Assistant Director of Training Initiatives, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment

New York City, NY-posted 4 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 Training Initiatives will oversee the OENDU Training Team and Bureau Training Collaborative and ensure successful implementation of unit and bureau training 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 Training Initiatives will manage the planning, design, execution, and coordination of OENDU's research activities of the Training Team. This includes supervising and mentoring staff, managing development and updates of strategic planning, and participating in various meetings and activities to advance equity in OENDU's work.

  • Study and evaluate recent literature in evidence-based overdose prevention education and harm reduction practices to inform unit and bureau strategies and evaluation plans.
  • Summarizes findings or proposals to direct change in unit and bureau training strategies and priorities.
  • Adapt programmatic guidance and protocols as needed.
  • Analyze and synthesize internal methods, procedures and data from ongoing unit training and bureau training collaborative 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 Training Team.
  • 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 the Overdose Education Manager and indirectly supervise 3 additional staff.
  • Manage and lead the Bureau's Training Collaborative with the Assistant Director of Rapid Assessment and Response.
  • Co-Supervise 2 bureau training staff and mentor 4 additional bureau trainers through monthly meetings and project based 1:1s.
  • Assess and analyze all OENDU Training Team and Bureau Training Collaborative's work activities and make recommendations for quality improvement as needed.
  • Oversee and manage the development of internal protocols and external program materials, trainings and presentations that align with unit and bureau standards and education goals.
  • 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.
  • 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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