Tribal Opioid Response; TOR Program Lead

Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) Program Lead

Under the direction of the Pala Social Services Director, The Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) Program Lead will be actively addressing the opioid crisis affecting Native Americans and the Pala community through a comprehensive strategy focused on prevention and recovery. By prioritizing education, the aim is to prevent opioid misuse by increasing awareness and understanding of the risks associated with these drugs within our community.

The TOR Program Lead will plan, implement, and document initiatives, including programs tailored to various age groups, ensuring that children, adolescents, and adults receive the education and services.

Job Duties And Responsibilities:

• Review the TOR Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to ensure adherence to grant requirements and the funded proposal.
• Ensures Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)/other required data is collected and reported on a timely basis and participates in evaluation meetings, quality assurance activities, management meetings, and other functions relating to improving activities and services provided through the TOR initiative.
• Ensure grant funds are used to support evidence-based treatment and recovery supports (the funder does not permit using these funds for non-evidence-based approaches).
• Complete a comprehensive strategic plan based on the most current epidemiological data for the Tribe to address the gaps in education, prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of a comprehensive response to the opioid epidemic through the Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) grant initiative by planning, developing, and implementing project activities.
• Fulfill grant deliverables such as outreach, training, and therapies with other organizations such as Indian Health Counsel;
  Scared Fatherhood;
  Sacred Motherhood, and local schools, including Vivian Banks Elementary School, and Pala Departments including but not limited to Pala Fire Department, and Pala Tribal Law Department.
• Provide required program updates and participate in monitoring and reimbursement reviews.
• Coordinates with the Finance Department to confirm that the grant funding is completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.

Daily Operational Duties:

• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with tribal and community partners and other relevant agencies and organizations.
• Increase access to culturally appropriate and evidence-based treatment, including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and trauma-informed treatment.
• Reduce unmet treatment needs and opioid overdose-related deaths through the provision of prevention, treatment, and/or recovery activities for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
• Promotes the project and its services in professional committees, public speaking opportunities, written reports, and creative community involvement.
• Ensures project representation at relevant community meetings.
• Provides support for all aspects of the program operation and implementation to ensure the overall success of the programs, designs, and activities.
• Participate in ongoing community outreach, needs assessment, survey implementation, key informant interviews, focus groups, and more as needed.
• Participate in delivering strategic messaging, social marketing, other communication technologies, and community prevention activities.
• Regularly communicates with the Social Services Director regarding the program's status and any problems or potential problems.
• Maintains compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Maintain the highest standard of professionalism and follow organizational protocols to ensure compliance with standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects and additional grants.

Knowledge, Skills, Certifications And Abilities:

• Knowledge of various computer-based programs, including all Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of substance use (especially opioid and methamphetamine use) and mental health issues
• Knowledge of community resources available for assisting tribal populations,…