AOOD Project Coordinator

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Stigler, OK

About The Position

The Addressing Opioid Overdose Deaths (AOOD) Project Coordinator provides day-to-day coordination and administrative support for the First Responders–Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA) program throughout the Choctaw Nation Tribal Service Area. Under the direction of the Project Director, the coordinator supports program activities intended to reduce opioid overdose deaths by strengthening overdose response, improving linkage to treatment and recovery services, expanding naloxone distribution, and promoting collaboration among first responders, healthcare and behavioral health providers, and community organizations. The role promotes and coordinates services so program initiatives and goals are met and participants receive the highest level of benefit. The coordinator serves as a primary contact for participant referrals and follow-up, coordinates peer recovery support services, assists with training logistics, maintains program documentation, supports data collection and reporting, and helps ensure grant activities comply with SAMHSA requirements and the approved work plan. This is a regular, full-time, grant-funded salaried position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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.
At least two years of experience in program services under the minimum qualifications.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
General computer skills.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
The qualifications section also lists 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 in lieu of education, or a combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
Four years of experience in program services or a related area.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Serve as staff liaison between member committees and the organization.
Coordinate daily program activities and ensure program requirements are met.
Coordinate administrative functions and responsibilities to support smooth, efficient program operations.
Develop partnerships to share resources and expertise and collaborate in planning, implementing, developing, and evaluating projects.
Create awareness of tribal and public services and inform members of available opportunities.
Create 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.
Coordinate participant referrals and follow-up and peer recovery support services.
Assist with training logistics, data collection, and reporting.