Opioid Education and Awareness Coordinator

City of Aiken•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The City of Aiken is seeking an Opioid Education and Awareness Officer for its Public Safety department. The role supports the department’s opioid-awareness mission through community education, outreach, research, program evaluation, and administrative work. The officer develops relationships with community groups and other drug treatment and education organizations, gives presentations on opioid addiction and the opioid crisis, and creates public-awareness materials. The position also includes public relations activities, reporting, project work, training, and cooperation with City departments, outside vendors, the public, and other emergency response agencies. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid state driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record, and the ability to meet South Carolina law-enforcement officer and firefighter requirements. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Candidates also need relevant interpersonal, computer, and public-relations skills. The position is subject to a criminal background check for convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities; only job-related convictions will be considered and they will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Must be able to meet all requirements of South Carolina law for law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Interpersonal skills to communicate understandably and courteously with fellow employees, citizens, and businesses.
Computer skills to complete department reports and record information required for state legal reporting.
Knowledge of public-relations principles and practices, including mass media, publicity, community relations, and community programs.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Review reports and data to evaluate the effectiveness of Department opioid-awareness programs.
Develop working relationships with community groups and serve as a liaison between the department and drug treatment and education groups.
Give presentations and lectures about opioid addiction and the opioid crisis at the national, state, and community levels.
Design pamphlets, flyers, and posters to raise opioid awareness throughout the community.
Organize and maintain a filing system and perform general administrative duties, including annual position documentation.
Research and maintain awareness of current drugs used and trends in opioid addiction.
Inspect, maintain, and clean the assigned uniform, vehicle, and equipment; maintain personal hygiene according to departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in scheduled and unscheduled training as required.
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with City departments, outside vendors, and members of the public encountered in the course of work.
Prepare periodic management reports, as needed or requested, to track strategic-goal accomplishments and evaluate work performed.
Manage special projects and conduct research.
Participate in organizational meetings.
Attend relevant meetings and seminars to develop content and skill expertise.
Perform other substantive tasks as assigned based on demonstrated abilities.
Conduct public-relations activities and speak to students, civic groups, and other community organizations about drug awareness; give tours of facilities.
Assist other emergency response agencies as needed.