Public Health Manager - Substance Use Disorder Prevention

Under the direction of the Public Health Director, the Public Health Manager for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of culturally responsive prevention programs that address substance misuse in tribal communities. This role supports strategic planning, community engagement, and interdepartmental coordination to reduce the impact of substance use and promote holistic wellness rooted in tribal values.

• Develop and manage SUD prevention programs tailored to tribal youth, families, and community members.
• Integrate traditional healing practices, cultural teachings, and trauma-informed approaches into service delivery.
• Coordinate NARCAN distribution and training programs to prevent opioid overdose.

• Facilitate outreach events, workshops, and youth-led initiatives to raise awareness and build community resilience.
• Collaborate with tribal departments, schools, and justice systems to promote prevention and early intervention.
• Distribute culturally relevant educational materials and promote harm reduction strategies.
• Participate in interagency collaborations and represent the program in local, state, and national forums.

• Oversee program budgets, including planning, monitoring, and reporting expenditures in compliance with tribal, state, and federal guidelines.
• Manage grant funding and ensure timely submission of financial reports and renewal applications.
• Prepare reports, grant applications, and policy documents to support program sustainability and growth.
• Coordinate procurement, contracts, and vendor relationships for program-related services and supplies.
• Supervise staff and ensure efficient operations, documentation, and recordkeeping.

• Supervise SUD prevention program staff, ensuring efficient operations, training, performance reviews, recordkeeping, and adherence to culturally competent standards of care.
• Support professional development and capacity building for team members and community health workers.

• Collect and analyze health data to identify gaps, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts and ensure data-informed decision-making.
• Report outcomes to tribal leadership and funding agencies.

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by the Supervisor or Director.

• Principles and practices of substance use disorder prevention, harm reduction, and recovery support.
• Tribal health systems, sovereignty, and culturally responsive care models, including integration of traditional healing and community-based approaches.
• Behavioral health frameworks such as SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework and Systems of Care.
• Public health program development, implementation, and evaluation methodologies.
• Federal, state, and tribal regulations related to behavioral health, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.
• Grant management, including proposal writing, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements (e.g., TOR, Justice Reinvestment).
• Community engagement strategies, including outreach, education, and coalition-building with tribal stakeholders.
• Data collection and analysis for program evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting outcomes.
• Supervisory principles, including staff development, performance evaluation, and team coordination.
• Crisis response and trauma-informed care, especially as it relates to Indigenous populations.
• Cultural competency, including knowledge of tribal customs, traditions, and historical trauma.
• Interagency collaboration, including partnerships with schools, law enforcement, behavioral health providers, and tribal leadership.
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources, traditions, and/or a willingness to learn.

• Work effectively under pressure;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Experience with tribal health systems and community-based treatment models;
• Familiarity with federal and tribal health funding mechanisms (e.g., HRSA, IHS).
• Ability to…