Opioid Remediation Program Coordinator - Lincoln

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health, seeks an Opioid Remediation Program Coordinator to manage the Nebraska Opioid Recovery Fund, established under the LB1124 Opioid Prevention & Treatment Act. The Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for the fund and works with the Nebraska Opioid Settlement Remediation Advisory Committee to support effective allocation and use of resources for opioid disorder prevention and treatment initiatives.

The role coordinates projects that integrate public health, prevention, and treatment strategies through opioid settlement funds. It involves collaboration with state agencies, fiscal partners, national settlement administrators, community stakeholders, statewide partners, and funded recipients. The Coordinator also monitors opioid-related data and project development, supports the Advisory Committee, and ensures meetings comply with the Open Meetings Act.

The position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a hiring rate of $26.726 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social or behavioral sciences, health sciences, public health, education, law, or a related field; alternatively, experience in developing operational policies and procedures, conducting program quality assurance analysis or evaluation, grant writing, contract management, or leading community-based health or social care groups.
• Related coursework, training, and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social work, public health, public administration, or a related human services field.
• Construction or facilities project management experience involving large and small projects.
• Experience working with behavioral health and/or community-based organizations.
• Familiarity with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders and constituents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate current and emerging projects integrating public health, prevention, and treatment strategies through opioid settlement funds.
• Collaborate with fiscal and other state agencies and national opioid settlement administrators.
• Establish and maintain collaborative community relationships to address community needs in accordance with Opioid Settlement parameters.
• Facilitate and engage stakeholders in opioid remediation objectives.
• Collect and analyze data to complete Opioid Settlement deliverables and reports.
• Coordinate with statewide partners and funded recipients to enhance opioid prevention and response efforts in Nebraska.
• Monitor opioid-related data, establish baseline data, and identify outcomes.
• Provide leadership and administrative support to the Opioid Remediation Advisory Committee.
• Attend staff and community meetings and disseminate appropriate information.
• Coordinate meetings in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
• Manage construction or facilities projects, both large and small.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement plan match of 156% of the first 4.8% contribution.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals and benefits.
• Career development, learning, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Stable employment opportunity.
• Positive, team-oriented atmosphere and opportunity to be part of a caring organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level