What are the responsibilities and job description for the Opioid Prevention and Recovery Coordinator position at City of Tucson?
POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Assists residents in identifying and accessing the appropriate social service agency within the community to help reduce barriers to their ability to seek out necessary support and prevent future crises. Acts as a social worker or case manager to facilitate getting and remaining connected to reliable City and community resources.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Position Specific Summary
The Opioid Prevention and Recovery Coordinator position at the City of Tucson’s City Manager’s Office that is a grant funded position that will conduct a comprehensive and culturally relevant community engagement and education campaign about the dangers of opioids and promote prevention strategies. This position provides client-centered, trauma-informed care coordination to bridge individuals and families with the treatment and recovery services they need. The coordinator leverages resources and partnerships with City of Tucson departments, as well as non-profit and private sector organizations, to increase impact.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Community Safety, Health & Wellness Resource Manager. This position does not supervise.
The City of Tucson’s Community Safety, Health & Wellness (CSHW) Program aims to connect individuals in need with the right services by providing a social work option to those who reach out to emergency services and other City Departments for help due to poverty, mental illness, housing instability, and other unmet basic needs. CSHW also seeks to reduce and prevent violence while elevating and building community assets at the neighborhood level. The Opioid Prevention and Recovery Coordinator position will enhance the City of Tucson’s efforts to address the increased challenges of opioid use disorder and stimulant dependence within our community.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops and implements care coordination and referrals that address individual needs focusing on addiction recovery and opioid related challenges. Ensures the delivery of care services for residents such as access to necessary health, housing, wellness and social services. Coordinates services across healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies to ensure residents receive comprehensive support. Conducts Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) follow-up surveys with individuals receiving care coordination and follows required documentation protocols.
- Engages with community members by organizing and facilitating educational workshops, training sessions, and outreach initiatives to raise awareness about fentanyl, opioid use disorder, and available community resources. Encourages participation in various programs such as wellness, employment, and education. Creates partnerships with various local organizations, schools, and businesses to expand the scope of resources available to residents.
- Collaborates with other departments, social service providers and external agencies to design and implement new initiatives aimed at addressing addiction and misuse of opioids. Coordinates communication and transparency by preparing data analysis, program updates, as well as hosting or attending meetings for internal and external stakeholders.
- Documents and maintains records of care coordination services, referrals provided, GPRA individual follow-up survey results, incentives, and engagement and prevention activities/workshops. Tracks progress towards project goals and prepares regular reports on program outcomes, challenges, and community engagement efforts for department leadership and grant funding agencies.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions
Work schedule will flex and may require early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call shifts. Indoor and outdoor work with some exposure to physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.
All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of directly related experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Work Experience:
Directly related experience is defined as: Peer Support, Behavioral Health, Community Outreach
License/Certifications:
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License – Arizona Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Division
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS) – Various issuers
Fluent in written and spoken Spanish
Lived experience of addiction/recovery
Demonstrated experience in community organizing and/or engagement
Demonstrated outreach experience
Demonstrated collaborative and team leadership skills
Demonstrated experience in event coordination with multiple stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Position Title:
Care Coordinator
Department Name:
City Manager
Department Link:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Government/Office-of-the-City-Manager
Recruiter Name:
Dmitriy Adamia (101058)
Recruiter Email:
ccs_hr@tucsonaz.gov
FTE%:
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Type:
Appointed
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Full Hourly Range: $21.96 - 37.88 USD
The Full Hourly Range reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting. The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
You can learn more about our benefits at
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
POSTING INFORMATION
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 02-09-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.
Special Instructions:
This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the continued availability of funding. Please upload your cover letter and resume as a single PDF. The current work schedule for the Opioid Prevention and Recovery Coordinator position is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that there may be occasional requirements to attend events on Saturdays or to participate in evening meetings or workshops. In these cases, flexible scheduling options will be available.
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at
EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov
or 520-791-2619.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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