Opioid Response and Policy Coordinator

Work Location: 2101 47th Terrace E, Bradenton, FL 34203

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Expected Starting Salary Range: $71,556.54 - $94,812.41

Coordinates Manatee County's Opioid Response Program, opioid settlement initiatives, and related behavioral health planning efforts. Monitors the community opioid response system, behavioral health service continuum, and related community partnerships to identify service gaps, emerging trends, and opportunities for system improvement. Gathers, analyzes, and interprets demographic, epidemiological, programmatic, and service-utilization data to evaluate community needs, assess service-delivery models, and support evidence-based policy and funding recommendations.

This role requires a strong understanding of public health, behavioral health, substance use disorders, and policy development to develop effective strategies that encompass prevention, treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and community engagement. Collaborates with community groups, governmental agencies, and internal departments to advance system improvements and oversees opioid-related service agreements, including procurement support, contract development, performance monitoring, and evaluation of measurable outcomes.

Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

Working Conditions

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role involves sitting for extended periods while working on a computer. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as the ability to hear and identify sounds.

Periodically required to work other than normal business hours.

During an emergency or crisis situation, such as hurricanes or floods, you will be expected to respond and carry out recovery responsibilities as assigned by your immediate supervisor. All employees are required to contribute before, during, and after emergencies. In such instances, you might temporarily undertake tasks beyond the usual scope of your role, location, and work schedule, all geared towards meeting the needs of the County and its residents.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains close working relationships with community agencies, professional organizations, and service providers in the County to gather and share information, including best practices and program designs focused on improving the delivery of opioid prevention, response, and recovery system.
• Assists with developing and implementing recommendations for improvements, including prevention, response, and recovery services and programs.
• Leads strategic planning and systems improvement initiatives to strengthen the County's behavioral health and opioid response continuum by identifying gaps and barriers, recommending policy and operational changes, and facilitating cross-sector implementation.
• Researches, develops, and drafts public policy recommendations, ordinances, resolutions, strategic initiatives, and briefing materials.
• Reviews, analyzes, and enhances reporting systems, dashboards, and data visualization tools that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Analyzes statistical data to measure the effectiveness and efficiencies of current programs and prospective partners.
• Uses quantitative and qualitative data, performance measures, epidemiological trends, and evidence-based practices to develop policy recommendations and guide strategic investments.
• Develops long-range strategic plans and…