Overdose Prevention Community Health Educator - Senior at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$26.744



Job Posting:

JR2025-00014666 Overdose Prevention Community Health Educator - Senior (Open)



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Job Description:

Are you passionate about improving public health and reducing overdose-related harm in communities? The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a dedicated Overdose Prevention Community Health Educator - Senior to serve as the Project Director for the Overdose Data to Action for States Program. In this role, you will lead efforts in designing and evaluating program performance, assist with grant applications and budgets, engage with partners to address gaps in overdose prevention, and provide training and technical assistance to contractors and partners. You will also manage contracts and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while monitoring progress and developing corrective action plans as necessary.


Working as part of a collaborative team, you will serve as the Project Director for the Overdose Data to Action for States Program. Core tasks performed by this position include:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of program evaluation and performance measures to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are met.
  
  


• Assist in the development of annual grant applications, budgets, work plans, and annual progress reports.
  
  


• Engage internal/external partners to determine assets, deficits, resources, and gaps in activities & facilitate collaborative relationships as appropriate.
  
  


• Plan and provide technical assistance and training to contractor/subrecipients, and other partners on evidence-based strategies, policies, and system changes to improve drug overdose prevention activities,
  
  


• Plan and facilitate meetings for small and large groups.
  
  


• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of multiple contracts/subawards to assure adherence to federal and state regulations.
  
  


• Monitor, review, and audit contractor/subawardee progress and financial reports and/or records to ensure compliance with appropriate state/federal statutes, rules, and regulations and develop corrective action plans as needed to address issues.
  
  

Knowledge skills and abilities:



Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health planning and implementation; the principles of grant writing, reporting, and grant administration; contract and subaward writing, monitoring, and management; and techniques of developing partnerships and collaborations.


Ability to maintain accurate and thorough records; prepare grant proposals and reports; interpret and apply federal grant requirements, agency rules, policies, and procedures; communicate effectively; plan and lead group sessions; prioritize and manage time; problem solve and make decisions; balance needs, requirements, and workload for multiple projects; self-motivate and work independently with minimal supervision.



Requirements / Qualifications:


Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework/training in community health education, biological science, adult/continuing education or related field AND experience in public/community health education activities with responsibility for: developing, evaluating, and leading health education program activities; assessing health needs; writing and designing educational and informational material, training aids, and presentations; preparing grant proposals; or planning and leading group sessions. Related experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.



Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in public or community health, business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, health sciences, healthcare, or related field. Minimum of 3 years' experience working in public or community health, public administration, healthcare, or related field. Experience writing and managing federal grants and contracts/subawards and performing.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


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Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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