State Opioid Response Specialist

Family Partnerships of Central Florida•Rockledge, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Opioid Response (SOR) Specialist serves as the primary point of contact and liaison for the State Opioid Response (SOR) Program, supporting families involved in the child welfare system who are affected by opioid use disorders. The SOR Specialist provides family engagement, care coordination, referral management, and linkage to appropriate substance use treatment services while collaborating with multidisciplinary partners throughout the Brevard System of Care. This position is responsible for coordinating treatment services, facilitating collaborative planning, monitoring participant progress and program outcomes, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements and program deliverables. The SOR Specialist works closely with community providers, child welfare professionals, court personnel, and behavioral health partners to promote positive outcomes for children and families. The position is accountable for accurate documentation, data management, outcome tracking, reporting requirements, confidentiality, and adherence to agency policies and State Opioid Response grant expectations.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Sciences or a related field required.
Two years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, clinical services coordination, care coordination, case management, or related services required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, electronic case management systems, and data reporting tools required.
Valid driver's license required to travel throughout the county and other designated service locations.

Nice To Haves

CAC, CAP, MCAP, or other relevant certification preferred.
Experience working within grant-funded programs, including data collection, reporting requirements, and outcome monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison for the State Opioid Response (SOR) Program.
Monitors participant engagement, treatment progress, program outcomes, and adherence to grant deliverables.
Maintains accurate program data and supports continuous quality improvement through ongoing monitoring and performance evaluation.
Provides outreach and engagement to families and collaborates with providers, child welfare professionals, and community partners to coordinate referrals, facilitate access to substance use treatment services, and ensure timely linkage to appropriate behavioral health and recovery supports.
Coordinates multidisciplinary staffing meetings to promote collaborative case planning, treatment coordination, and family-centered decision-making.
Works closely with treatment providers, child welfare professionals, and community stakeholders to support positive family outcomes and continuity of care.
Facilitates Family Team Conferences utilizing Wraparound principles, including family voice and choice, team-based planning, natural supports, collaboration, community-based services, cultural responsiveness, individualized planning, and strengths-based practice to develop comprehensive service plans.
Coordinates with Dependency Court and Early Childhood Court stakeholders to support case planning, service coordination, and ongoing monitoring of families participating in the State Opioid Response Program.
Collaborates with judges, attorneys, child welfare professionals, service providers, and case management staff to ensure coordinated service delivery and successful program outcomes.
Maintains timely and accurate case documentation, client records, and program data in accordance with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Collects and analyzes program data, monitors outcomes, prepares required grant reports, and ensures compliance with State Opioid Response grant deliverables and documentation standards.
Participates in the agency's on-call rotation as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including assisting with special projects, supporting agency initiatives, training staff when appropriate, and performing higher-level responsibilities for developmental purposes.