Opioid Addiction Administrator

The ND Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a systematic, driven and results-oriented individual to join its Behavioral Health Division team as an Opioid Addiction Administrator.

As an Opioid Addiction Administrator, you will develop, maintain and oversee the implementation of a statewide opioid initiative strategy. You will advance these initiatives and strategies through the administration of programs and projects. You will be responsible for contract management, budget management, reporting and evaluation. You will also build and maintain partnerships with state and community stakeholders and provide training and technical assistance on contract requirements, project deliverables, and rules and regulations.

To thrive in this position, you should demonstrate recovery-oriented values. You should be highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively. You will be able to assess problems and identify creative solutions. You will be able to develop and maintain partnerships with state and community stakeholders while working independently and within a team. You will be able to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and presenting information to a diverse group.

You will be comfortable working with all types of software and applications, with a willingness to learn new programs. Some travel is required.

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, counseling, criminal justice, management, psychology, public administration, public health, social work, sociology or other human services, healthcare or business field and three years of related professional work experience;

• A master's degree in one of the fields above and one year of related professional work experience.

This position may work from home anywhere in North Dakota with the ability and willingness to work during regular business hours.

ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of wellbeing: physical, economic, and behavioral. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources.

To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all.

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be fully evaluated. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given.

All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsor ships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact James Knopik at jknopik or at .

Employing Unit: ND HHS - BH Policy and Admin

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