Opioid Abatement Coordinator- Atlanta

Job Title:  Opioid Abatement Coordinator

Pay Grade: L- The position is funded by interest on the funds in the Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust. The funding is guaranteed for as long as
funds are provided and interest is earned on those funds (likely 10-15 years but this is not guaranteed).

Workplace: Fully onsite in downtown Atlanta

Travel: Roughly 10%

Job Summary:

The Opioid Abatement Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust and serves a critical role in providing support and coordination activities on behalf of the Executive Director and the Opioid Abatement Liaison. The Opioid Abatement Coordinator supports the activities of the Trust by scheduling appointments; maintaining calendars; assisting in the preparation of reports and research; coordinating meetings; performing data analysis; and preparing presentations or notes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Support the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust staff in monitoring progress with the stated goals of the Trust.

• Plan, organize, and execute tasks and coordinate resources to achieve Trust goals.
• Support routine administrative functions for the Trust, such as calendar management, booking travel, creating travel expenses, meeting planning, contract payments, etc.

·        Ensure each grant application conforms to the stated requirements of the Trust.

·        Work closely with the Executive Director, Opioid Abatement Liaison, opioid attorney, and the Trustee to schedule, prepare, review, and finalize meeting materials, reports, or other requests as needed.

·        Manage meetings and prepare meeting materials, presentations, and/or reports for the Executive Director and Opioid Abatement Liaison. Conduct follow-up as needed.

·        Process Trust administrative invoices.

·        Respond to constituent questions via Zendesk and share Trust email address.

·        Assist the Opioid Abatement Liaison in maintaining and executing tasks within the grant management system.

·        Communicate effectively and professionally with providers and other stakeholders, DBHDD offices, and divisions.

·        Ensure information on the Trust website is maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

·        Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·        Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·        Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Ability to gather, summarize data, and generate reports.

·        Ability to maintain confidential information.

·        Ability to complete tasks and assignments independently or with minimal oversight.

·        Ability to work collaboratively, incorporate, and/or provide feedback for improvement.

·        Ability to function well in a high-paced, highly visible environment.

·        Demonstrated ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

·        Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·        Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

Minimum Qualifications:

·        Must have a valid driver’s license; 6 points or less on motor vehicle reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the parties included and their role in the Opioid Settlement Agreements.

·        Passion for recovery from and/or knowledge about opioid/substance use disorder.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.