Senior Program Specialist – Opioid Prevention

• Oversee operations for complex public health programs, primarily administering and coordinating the Opioid Settlement Fund
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for RFPs, grants, and contracts
• Coordinate proposal development, leadership and purchasing review, review teams, applicant questions, award processes, and timely payments
• Meet with RFP recipients, provide technical assistance, respond to requests, support reporting, and maintain tracking systems, invoices, and documentation
• Coordinate public health communications, including social media, ADA-compliant images, website updates, and media activities
• Lead naloxone activities, including onboarding access-point sites, supporting existing sites, and coordinating supplies
• Participate in and co-lead committee meetings and leadership groups with internal and external partners
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local rules for opioid programming, grants, contracts, and reporting
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships supporting community health promotion, prevention, treatment, and recovery networks
• Manage public outreach, community engagement, events, and stakeholder communications
• Facilitate planning committees, contribute to project development, and implement Anoka County initiatives
• Manage data collection, analyze program and community data, and use findings for planning and continuous improvement
• Develop quarterly, annual, and program-specific reports; analyze findings and draft recommendations
• Research evidence-based strategies, identify service gaps, and recommend best practices
• Contribute to community health assessment, improvement planning, and departmental strategic planning

• Master’s degree in public health, behavioral science, social work, or a closely related field
• Two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in substance use disorder treatment and/or education focused on prevention
• Two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience managing grants, budgets, and/or funding projects
• Ability to work in a standard office environment
• Ability to travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed
• Ability to use computers, phones, and standard office equipment
• Ability to perform required sedentary work and occasional lifting of 10–20 lbs.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks may be required
• Ability to provide required informed consent for pre-employment screenings and qualification verification

Demonstrates expertise in managing public health programs, particularly in opioid settlement fund administration, grant management, and community health promotion. Proficient in data analysis, policy development, and compliance with public health regulations.

• Public Health Program Management
• Grant Management
• Data Analysis
• Community Engagement
• Policy Development

• Substance Use Disorder Treatment
• Budget Management
• Evidence-Based Strategy Research
• RFP Development
• Program Reporting

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Technical Assistance
• Problem Solving

• Master’s Degree in Public Health
• Behavioral Science
• Social Work

• Opioid Programming
• Community Health Promotion
• Prevention
• Treatment
• Recovery Networks

• Tracking Systems
• Social Media Management
• Office Equipment