BOARD APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE: GENESEE COUNTY'S OPIOID SETTLEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE (Lived Experience Member)
About The Position
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners is seeking individuals interested in serving their community on the various Boards, Committees, Commissions and Agencies. The Board of County Commissioners created an Opioid Settlement Steering Committee to aid in directing spending of opioid settlement dollars. Genesee County continues to face one of the highest substance use burdens in Michigan, with an overdose death rate of 57.0 - nearly double the statewide rate of 29.2. In response to the nationwide opioid crisis, Genesee County joined national litigation against manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies for their role in contributing to opioid misuse and overdose deaths. As a result of these settlements, Genesee County is projected to receive approximately $18 million over an 18-year period. The establishment of the Opioid Settlement Steering Team was approved by the Genesee County Board of Commissioners in 2025 to guide local prevention, treatment, and recovery programs using settlement funds. The 11-member Opioid Settlement Steering Committee, according to its bylaws, is required to include at least one member with expertise in specific areas. At this time, there is one vacancy for an individual with lived experience with Substance Use Disorder.
Requirements
- Lived experience with Substance Use Disorder
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in Substance Use Disorder (lived experience)
- Expertise in Behavioral Health
- Expertise in Healthcare (including hospitals)
- Expertise in Public Safety
- Expertise in Judicial System
Responsibilities
- Aid in directing spending of opioid settlement dollars.
- Guide local prevention, treatment, and recovery programs using settlement funds.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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