State Opioid Response (SOR) Project Director Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

State Opioid Response (SOR) Project Director State of South Carolina – 2.9 Lexington County, SC Job Details Temporary |

Full-time Estimated:

$49.5K – $77.1K a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Mid-level Master’s degree Social Sciences Public Administration Bachelor’s degree Project management methodology Full Job Description Job Responsibilities The purpose of the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant program is to address the opioid overdose crisis by providing resources for increasing access to FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder, and for supporting the continuum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support services for opioid use disorder and other concurrent substance use disorders.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage the day- to- day operation of the State Opioid Resource (SOR) grant using project management methodologies from inception to end of the grant. Develop project work plan; track and control budgetary needs and expenditures, scope and schedules to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks are completed as outlined by the grant. Develop, manage and conduct meetings for the required committees of the grant. Review quality and performance of local programs. Manage issues between the referral source, the service provider and other involved state agencies. Monitor linkage and continuity of care between provider agencies and other partners. Work closely with the Technology, Research and Evaluation Division to ensure all local sites and vendors are trained on

CSAT SPARS

database and understand how to collect patient follow-up data (GPRA) and evaluation information and input into SPARS database. Coordinate and provide Evidence-Base Practice (EBP) trainings for Opioid use disorder, and other trainings needed to implement and sustain the SOR project initiatives to all local staff and vendors. Assist and serves as a treatment consultant on the coordinated county reviews (CCR). Work closely with Medicaid Liaison on guidelines related to the prevention, treatment and recovery of opioid use disorder programs. Attend the bi-monthly State Child Fatality Advisory Committee (SCFAC) as DAODAS lead designee. Provide a written report of findings after each meeting to the Treatment and Recovery Division Manager. Minimum and Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree in health, social science or public administration 3 years’ experience in health or human services field, preferably in substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders Thorough knowledge of the provision of Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) services Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in health, social science or public administration. Additional Comments DAODAS is South Carolina’s Single State Authority (SSA) for Alcohol and Drug with a mission to ensure the availability and quality of a continuum of substance use service, thereby improving the health status, safety, and quality of life of individuals, families and communities across South Carolina. In the wake of the opioid epidemic, DAODAS is a leading state agency in efforts to promote and establish evidence-based practices for prevention, treatment and recovery in our state. DAODAS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. DAODAS offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices • State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)