Drug-Checking Program Manager, 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 Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care, and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADUPCT develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities. The Office of Research, Surveillance, Policy, and Communications within BADUPCT conducts alcohol- and drug-related surveillance, program evaluation and research, maintains databases, designs research protocols, produces reports, writes scientific articles for peer-reviewed journals, facilitates program and policy development, and develops messaging and other communication materials for provider and public audiences. The Drug-Checking Program Manager will manage a multi-site drug-checking initiative, provide drug-checking services in community settings, and interpret program findings to inform the development of public health responses to the overdose crisis.

Manage day-to-day activities of the bureau's drug-checking initiative in community-based settings
Conduct drug-checking as the initiative's lead technician in community-based settings using the Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer and immunoassay test strips
Oversee the training and ongoing continuing education of drug-checking technicians via didactic presentations, observation, and data review
Supervise and mentor drug-checking initiative staff (City Research Scientists) who are engaged in substance use interventions, research, and data analysis
Develop and refine operational policies and procedures for the drug-checking initiative pertaining to survey administration, results interpretation, and risk reduction education
Analyze and synthesize drug-checking data into concise reports and recommend appropriate public health intervention responses as needed
Manage reporting of drug-checking data to bureau and agency leadership, community partners, and grant funders
Lead concordance analysis of drug-checking results for all drug-checking technicians
Design, conduct, and develop new methods of analyses for the bureau's drug-checking initiative
Collaborate with external laboratory partners that provide secondary testing to ensure data quality
Strategize and manage community responses to drug-checking data, including the development of materials, presentations, and alerts
Oversee community engagement activities with partnering drug-checking sites to ensure sustainability of the drug-checking initiative
Manage the planning, design, execution, and coordination of drug-checking research activities within BADUPCT in order to gather, examine, and present evidence on emerging drug issues and the unregulated drug supply in New York City
Evaluate recent literature relating to drug-checking and assist in coordinating the research efforts to initiate new research projects
Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and present findings at internal and external meetings including at relevant research conferences
Participate in multi-agency strategic initiatives aimed at reducing health consequences related to drug use
Contribute to the bureau's racial justice and health equity activities

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
Experience conducting drug-checking using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometry in community settings
Proven ability to engage people who use drugs in public health research and interventions
Experience interpreting drug-related data, such as drug-checking results, and communicating those results from a harm reduction lens
Experience with project management
Prior experience supervising and mentoring staff
Prior experience delivering trainings and continuing education
Understanding of surveillance and quantitative data analysis
Knowledge of behavioral research relating to substance use
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and think creatively
Ability to work on multiple projects effectively and efficiently
Desire to grow professionally, develop new skills and willingness to work outside of comfort zone
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Passionate about implementing interventions and conducting analyses with the end goal of reducing drug-related morbidity and mortality in New York City

A Master's degree, PhD, or DrPH with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
A tax-deferred savings program.
A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
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