Careers

Description:

Summary

This position leads, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates substance use prevention programs in Lincoln County using best practices and activities with a data driven approach to develop system changes and reduce the impact of substance use in Lincoln County.  This includes opioid misuse and youth access and use of marijuana, tobacco, and vapor products.  This position will coordinate a team approach working with county departments, community members, healthcare providers, and community leaders to promote prevention resources, coordinate community response resources and implement strategies to reduce the burden of alcohol, opioids and other drugs and substances on people, families, and the community.  This position will also work with community partners, including schools, to address youth substance use prevention and risk reduction. 

This position performs duties that require discretion when preparing, disclosing, and handling information that is confidential, controversial, or sensitive in nature.  This role may communicate and maintain confidential records, be privy to information and documentation that require discretion including sensitive information with respect to employer-employee relations.  This position only requests access for relevant confidential information needed to perform this role and responsibilities.   

Program Activities

The following program activities and responsibilities may be covered under this job specification and are considered essential functions of the position: 

• Coordinate substance use program activities by collaborating with community partners to address substance use issues and strengthen recovery-oriented systems of care that promote long-term harm reduction.
• Collaborate with the communications team to provide substance use information and develop educational materials.
• Conduct community outreach to promote the substance use services and resources offered by the Public Health.
• Expand partnerships with County leadership and multi-sectoral partners, including community-based organizations and faith-based organizations, schools, community members and individuals with lived experience.
• Connect strategy to education and prevention strategies to program goals, funding requirements, and culturally appropriate approaches.
• Assisting Lincoln County in developing and implementing strategies funded through opioid settlement funds
• Develop and implement strategies that will lead to long term involvement of community partners, organizations, and individuals to reduce substance use. 
• Develop comprehensive ongoing public health campaigns to raise awareness while decreasing the stigma associated with substance use as a barrier for seeking treatment. 
• Work with partners and stakeholders to increase availability of evidence-based treatments. 
• Work with partners to identify and develop social services in support of individuals in recovery. 
• Collaborate with partners to increase substance use treatment options throughout the region.   
• Coordinate with area schools to increase substance use education.     
• Monitor data to measure effectiveness of intervention strategies.            
• Speak to community groups, schools and partners as requested on topics related to substance abuse. 

Leadership

• Represent the LCPH in a professional manner, providing services with basic tact and courtesy.  
• Occasionally prepare and present health information and data to a wide array of audiences. 
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with state, local and community partners. 
• Model strong leadership and promote a professional work environment.  
• Participate in professional organizations, group meetings, coalition at the local, regional, and state level.