State Opioid Response Prevention Coordinator

Rockbridge Area Community Services•Lexington, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the SOR Prevention Coordinator, you will serve as a member of the Rockbridge Area Community Services Prevention Team, responsible for the implementation of the State Opioid Response (SOR) prevention grant. You will work with several key community members and partner organizations to carry out opioid prevention events, activities, and other initiatives outlined in the grant action plan. Your responsibilities will include mobilizing key member groups to carry out initiatives, building the capacity of the Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition with a focus on Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication prevention, acting as a liaison between RACS Prevention Services and organizations to implement prescription and over-the-counter medication prevention initiatives, coordinating related projects, and working to increase community awareness around opioids, prescription and over-the-counter medications (as well as stimulants as outlined in the logic model). You will work closely with the Prevention Services Program Manager on strategic planning and sustainability planning for the SOR Prevention grant and remain informed of new and available resources and initiatives relating to opioid prevention. In carrying out the duties of this position, the SOR Prevention Coordinator is required to exercise sound judgment to implement programs, be able to work both independently and as a team member and maintain confidentiality. This position works under the supervision of the Prevention Services Program Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma required

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in human services field from an accredited college or university preferred
Experience working with youth or in a related prevention field preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the Rockbridge Area Community Services Prevention Team, responsible for the implementation of the State Opioid Response (SOR) prevention grant.
Work with several key community members and partner organizations to carry out opioid prevention events, activities, and other initiatives outlined in the grant action plan.
Mobilize key member groups to carry out initiatives.
Build capacity of the Rockbridge Area Prevention Coalition with a focus on Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication prevention.
Act as liaison between RACS Prevention Services and organizations to implement prescription and over-the-counter medication prevention initiatives.
Coordinate related projects.
Increase community awareness around opioids, prescription and over-the-counter medications (as well as stimulants as outlined in the logic model).
Work closely with the Prevention Services Program Manager on strategic planning and sustainability planning for the SOR Prevention grant.
Remain informed of new and available resources and initiatives relating to opioid prevention.
Exercise sound judgment to implement programs.
Work both independently and as a team member.
Maintain confidentiality.