State Opioid Response Youth Services Coordinator OPS

State Opioid Response Youth Services Coordinator (OPS)

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency overseeing services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance.

Within DCF’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program, the SAMH Office is the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office is statutorily responsible for planning, evaluating, and implementing a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

We are seeking a highly responsible and professional State Opioid Response Youth Services Coordinator (OPS) within the Programs unit. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections, demonstrates independent judgment, a proactive approach, and exceptional attention to detail.

Responses to qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

• Provide ongoing technical assistance (TA) to program sites to ensure evidence-based practices are implemented with fidelity.
• Support staff in identifying opportunities for youth-led decision-making in areas not governed by evidence-based models.
• Offer guidance on integrating youth voice into all aspects of program design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for program staff on key frameworks including System of Care and Wraparound services.
• Coordinate external training opportunities and collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance staff competencies.
• Create tools and resources that promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered practices.
• Assist program sites in establishing structures that elevate youth voice, such as advisory boards, peer leadership roles, and participatory planning processes.
• Ensure youth are actively involved in shaping their recovery plans and program activities.
• Promote a culture of respect, autonomy, and collaboration between youth and service providers.
• Monitor program activities to ensure alignment with evidence-based models and youth-driven approaches.
• Support data collection and reporting efforts related to program fidelity, youth outcomes, and service effectiveness.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance program impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Engage cooperatively and professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously with agility and precision.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to succeed both independently and with minimal direction.
• Understand and align with the vision of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program, executing projects, assignments, and policy updates accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively within a team while also excelling when working independently.
• Analyze challenges and propose thoughtful, practical solutions to complex problems.
• Conduct thorough research to identify and recommend the most strategic and effective course of action—the best “yes.”

• Knowledge and strong understanding of youth development, recovery-oriented care, and evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and the ability to develop training materials.
• Knowledge of commonly used software such as Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to deliver training and technical assistance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data related to contracts and grants.
• Ability to organize and prepare written data into logical and correct format.
• Ability to maintain files.
• Ability to prepare correspondence.
• Ability to work independently.
• Abili…