The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Description

Job Title:  State Opioid Response Project Coordinator- Atlanta

Pay Grade: L

Job Summary:

This is a grant funded position with funding through September 29, 2027.

Manage overall implementation of the State Opioid Response Prevention Project. Supervise State Opioid Response staff. Supervise sub-recipient prevention services/programs through the monitoring of prevention contracting, goal and performance measure progress, contract deliverables, payments, reporting, and evaluations. Serve as liaison with Advisory Committee, SAMHSA, and community organizations. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with community organizations addressing Opioid misuse and abuse. Ensure project activities are conducted in accordance with Federal and state regulations, policies and procedures. This position will also provide technical assistance to funded providers concerning aspects of prevention and will assist in the development of the community prevention infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications for Position:
Bachelor/Master's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Preferably prevention certified or working towards certification. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Publisher, Power Point, etc.).

Supervisory Relationships:
Responsible for supervising the Opioid Prevention Specialists and SOR interns. This position is supervised by the OBHPFG Assistant Director.

Skills and Knowledge Required:
Project management experience, grant management experience, good organizational skills. Candidate would preferably the following skills: budgetary experience, experience developing and running a large multimedia campaign, experience working with numerous stakeholders, experience in conducting presentations, experience in managing multiple large, simultaneous ongoing projects, and experience conducting trainings and technical assistance.

Personal Qualities:
Qualified candidates will possess excellent written and verbal communications skills; effective customer service skills; effective time management skills; the ability to prioritize tasks; the ability to conduct professional meetings with executive-level business contacts; a high level of ethical conduct; the ability to work well with others and independently when necessary; the ability to relate to staff, community representatives, and sub-recipients in a professional and friendly manner; the ability to adapt quickly to change.

Amount of Travel and Any Other Special Conditions or Requirements

Local travel plus travel to all required federal meetings. Ability to travel to communities located in all areas of the State with overnight stays.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

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.  

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.