Technical Assistance Specialist; Opioid Settlement Funds

Technical Assistance Specialist (Opioid Settlement Funds)

Contingent on award of funding, the Michigan Association of Counties is seeking a Technical Assistance Specialist to join its opioid settlement advisory work with the state’s 83 counties. This is a grant‑funded position through September 2026, with potential for renewal contingent on additional funding. The person will work remotely but is required to travel around Michigan.

Responsibilities:

• Support development of regional cohorts, framework development and implementation, and evaluation tools that strengthen coordination among local governments
• Help counties leverage additional funding opportunities, adopt data‑driven approaches and assist in development of collaborative strategies to address the drug overdose crisis
• Convene regional cohorts and cross‑government collaboration efforts to support alignment of local priorities and reduce duplication of effort
• Facilitate regional convenings and webinars to share best practices and coordinate strategies across local governments
• Foster partnerships among local governments and state agencies (including the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services) to advance unified strategies for addressing the overdose crisis
• Support identification of needed investments in high‑priority regions or topic areas
• Develop planning, needs assessment, and evaluation frameworks to guide local governments in effective, evidence‑based use of opioid settlement funds
• Create specialized tools and templates tailored to different geographic contexts and varying levels of funding

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, social sciences or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience in local government, regional planning, behavioral health systems or community‑based program coordination (experience providing technical assistance, training or consultation preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use disorder, overdose prevention, harm reduction or recovery support services
• Strong organizational, facilitation, public speaking and communication skills, with experience managing relationships across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to develop practical tools and frameworks to support planning, evaluation and collaboration
• Familiarity with data collection, reporting and visualization tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (experience with survey platforms and data visualization software a plus)
• Residency in Michigan and ability to travel statewide

• Entry level

• Full‑time

Location:

Lansing, MI. Salary: $50,000.00‑$. Posted 4 months ago.