Assistant Director of Data and Technical Assistance, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment

New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
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The Assistant Director of Data and Technical Assistance will oversee the Data and Technical Assistance Teams in OENDU and ensure successful implementation of unit strategies, priorities and activities with the goal of preventing overdose deaths in New York City. Under general direction from Director of Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Assistant Director of Data and Technical Assistance will manage the planning, design, execution, and coordination of OENDU's research activities of the Data and Technical Assistance Teams. This position requires occasional travel throughout New York City.

  • Study and evaluate recent literature in evidence-based overdose prevention and naloxone distribution and harm reduction practices to inform unit strategies and evaluation plans.
  • Summarizes findings or proposals to direct change in unit strategies and priorities.
  • Adapt programmatic guidance and protocols as needed.
  • Analyze and synthesize internal methods, procedures and data from ongoing unit activities into concise reports on program success, gaps and opportunities for quality improvement.
  • Manage the planning, design, execution, and coordination of OENDU's research activities of the Data and Technical Assistance Teams.
  • Coordinate and oversee research and paper proposal development, approval, writing and review.
  • Manage development, review and updates of Unit strategic planning, strategies and guidance.
  • Engage in short and long-term program planning and development that promotes OENDU's goals.
  • Supervise and mentor Data and Evaluation Manager and Technical Assistance Manager and indirectly supervise 4 additional staff.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to all Data and Technical Assistance Team's work activities and make recommendations for changes as needed.
  • Oversee and manage the development of internal protocols and external program materials and presentations that align with unit and bureau standards.
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training and retention of staff.
  • Responsible for the co-management of the unit with additional OENDU Assistant Directors in the absence of the Director.
  • Participate in OENDU meetings, including facilitation on a rotating basis.
  • Participate in bureau- and agency-wide activities for advancing racial, gender, and social equity and support efforts to center equity in OENDU's work.
  • Represent OENDU in intra-Bureau and Divisional workgroups and meetings.
  • Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.
  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
  • A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization.
  • Knowledge of substance use and harm reduction practice and theory, including syringe exchange, overdose prevention and education for HIV and Hepatitis C prevention.
  • Experience providing direct supervision and support to individuals and teams using a compassionate, person-centered, strengths-based approach.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
  • Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills.
  • Sensitive to various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic conditions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing multiple projects and tasks at once.
  • Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
  • Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • Tax-deferred savings program.
  • Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job Security compared to private sector employment.
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