AOOD Project Coordinator

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Stigler, OK

About The Position

The AOOD Project Coordinator provides day-to-day coordination and administrative support for the First Responders–Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA) program. Under the direction of the Project Director, the role supports implementation of activities intended to reduce opioid overdose deaths by strengthening overdose response, improving connections to treatment and recovery services, expanding naloxone distribution, and fostering collaboration among first responders, healthcare and behavioral health providers, and community organizations throughout the Choctaw Nation Tribal Service Area. The Project Coordinator promotes and coordinates services so program initiatives and goals are met and participants receive the highest level of benefit. The position serves as a staff liaison between member committees and the organization, coordinates daily program and administrative activities, develops partnerships, and raises awareness of tribal and public services. It also supports grant compliance, reporting, confidential recordkeeping, and monitoring program activities for adherence to applicable policies, regulations, and goals. This is a regular, full-time, grant-funded, salaried position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is paid at Paygrade 8. Weekly earned wage access is available as an option.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or four years of education and/or experience in lieu of education.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and two years of experience in program services or a related area; six years of directly related experience may substitute for education, or a combination of education and experience may qualify.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
General computer skills.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The minimum experience section specifies two years of experience in program services; the target qualification specifies four years of experience in program services or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
Four years of experience in program services or a related area.

Responsibilities

Serve as the staff liaison between member committees and the organization.
Coordinate daily program activities and ensure program requirements are met.
Coordinate administrative functions to support smooth and efficient program operations.
Develop partnerships to share resources and expertise and collaborate in planning, implementing, and evaluating projects.
Create awareness of tribal and public services and inform members of available opportunities.
Prepare and submit required program reports and ensure grant compliance.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records in accordance with program requirements.
Monitor program activities for adherence to tribal, federal, and program policies, regulations, and goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.