Opioid Response Coordinator

Description The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Opioid Response Coordinator to manage and coordinate initiatives, programs, and data related to the opioid epidemic. This position will manage the Sheriff's Office's strategic response to the opioid epidemic, evaluate opioid-related data, establish objectives and track metrics of program performance, serve as the Office representative in meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and coordinate the numerous agency-wide initiatives and programs related to our comprehensive opioid response. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Location and hours: This position will be on-site in City Hall in downtown Minneapolis located at 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The primary work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility. This position may work outside of these hours that may include evenings and weekends. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type: This is a full-time, limited duration (temporary), benefit-earning position expected to last up to two years, with the possibility of extension. This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Manage the development of the Sheriff's Office's comprehensive strategy on mitigating the opioid epidemic. Collaborate with Sheriff's Administration on the Office's "Focus On Fentanyl" prevention and awareness campaign to include assisting with development of messaging for mainstream, social, and digital media. Analyze data, including drug-related investigations and Narcan deployments, for the development of opioid-related communications. Support efforts encompassing inmate treatment and programming related to opioids, i.e., the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program and Narcan kit giveaways. Monitor the Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) for the Sheriff's Office and liaison with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) Team. Collaborate with other government and community stakeholders surrounding opioid awareness and prevention efforts. Represent the Sheriff's Office at internal and external meetings that are relevant to the opioid discussion. Research opioid-related grants and other funding opportunities. Lead and assist with the Sheriff's Office community outreach efforts on opioid education. Coordinate Sheriff's Office sponsored community Narcan training opportunities. Track and report on metrics related to opioid settlement funded positions and programs. Need to have: One of the following: Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, public relations, or other field appropriate to the position and four or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations, or in a specialty area appropriate to the position. Note: Experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets. Access to reliable transportation to travel to worksites throughout Hennepin County. Nice to have: Experience: Providing program/project coordination; developing and presenting findings to stakeholders. With public speaking/presenting. Researching, reviewing, analyzing, and processing gathered data. Writing and/or preparing reports. Working with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Ability to: Think critically, exercise sound judgment without constant supervision, following high-level process and practice in a multitude of different work functions. Work with sensitive and confidential information. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Be tech savvy and successfully learn and properly use a variety of digital platforms (internal client management systems, Microsoft products, Adobe, and/or SharePoint). Recognize work priorities and deadlines. Manage projects within a team environment and independently. Contribute to an inclusive and diverse workplace. About the department: The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county. The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile. Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Fahad Mansoor Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including: Meaningful work Public service Competitive pay Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Employee Benefits Summary Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility. If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here. 01 This position requires the following: This position will be on-site in City Hall in downtown Minneapolis located at 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The primary work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility. This position may work outside of these hours that may include evenings and weekends. Access to reliable transportation to travel to worksites throughout Hennepin County. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? Yes No 02 This is a full-time, limited duration (temporary), benefit-earning position expected to last up to two years, with the possibility of extension. Are you willing and able to accept these terms of employment? Yes No 03 In which of the following field(s) do you hold a degree? Check all that apply. Business administration Criminal justice Public administration Social work Another closely related field None of the above 04 Select the highest degree you have completed in the field(s) above. Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or higher None of the above 05 List your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided. 06 How many years of experience do you have in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations, or in a specialty area appropriate to the position? I do not have this experience Less than 4 years 4 years or more, but less than 5 years 5 years or more, but less than 6 years 6 years or more, but less than 7 years 7 years or more, but less than 8 years 8 years or more 07 Describe your experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 08 How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have with researching, reviewing, analyzing, and processing gathered data? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 2 years 2 years or more . click apply for full job details