Project Coordinator

Behavioral Health Network of Greater St Louis•St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

GROW (Grassroots Reinvestment for Optimal Well-being) is a grassroots initiative started in 2022 to address the opioid crisis, particularly in communities of color, within North St. Louis City and County. We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to join the GROW team. The Project Coordinator is a contracted, full-time consulting position (32 hours/week). This is a supervisory position that provides overall leadership, coordination, and management for the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) project. Working closely with BHN and STL County Health Department, community partners, healthcare systems, first responders, local public health agencies, and recovery organizations, the Project Coordinator will oversee daily operations of the OD2A program while ensuring compliance with grant requirements and contractual obligations. This position is funded through the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant. The contract will be issued on an annual basis, contingent upon continued grant funding.

Requirements

Knowledge of communities served
Experience in the recovery field, including resource management and navigation
Comfort supervising teams and monitoring outcomes
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to quality data and best practices
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and community members

Nice To Haves

experienced in the local/STL recovery field

Responsibilities

Partner with Grassroots agencies; build relationships with individuals, families, community organizations, and service providers
Data and performance monitoring (ensure data quality across all outreach activities)
Provide coordinated outreach, engagement, and linkage to care; help to reduce stigma and increase awareness of recovery resources
Participate in community events, presentations, and outreach activities
Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day program operations
Provide direct supervision and operational oversight for Community Health Outreach Workers by assigning daily work activities, monitoring outreach productivity, monitoring compliance with grant expectations and agency policies, and conducting weekly supervision meetings
Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, EMS agencies, law enforcement, fire departments, public health agencies, behavioral health providers, recovery organizations, and housing service providers
Expand equitable access to prevention, treatment, recovery support, and harm reduction services
Participate in community coalitions and overdose prevention initiatives
Establish and expand referral networks throughout St. Louis County
Review outreach data for accuracy and completeness; analyze trends and identify opportunities for improvement
Prepare reports for BHN leadership and funding agencies; maintain required program documentation
Work alongside a team to improve access to behavioral health and recovery services