Overdose Prevention and Response Training Manager

The Project Program Manager III | Overdose Prevention & Drug User Health Training Manager position responsible for educating individuals, communities, stakeholders, and organizations on opioid overdose recognition and response, including the effective use of naloxone. The trainer will work with community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to provide training on best practices for overdose prevention and response and available resources in King County. The trainer will also be responsible for creating and updating training materials and staying current on the latest research and best practices in overdose prevention.  The ideal candidate will have experience facilitating and training in community settings and across virtual and in person settings.  

The Health Sciences Division's Overdose Prevention & Response Program focuses on reducing fatal and nonfatal overdoses and improving wellness of people who use drugs in King County. 

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
 
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
 
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
 
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule
This is a full-time salaried position. The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm and may include some evenings and weekends.

Work Location
Teleworking:
If Teleworking:(Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking, and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Travel to other work locations may be necessary. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
 
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.  To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.)• Develop and coordinate overdose prevention, anti-stigma and best practice training programs for healthcare professionals, first responders, community organizations, housing providers, and the public.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, first responders, and community organizations to identify training needs and develop customized training plans.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops on overdose prevention and response, utilizing evidence-based best practices and current research.
• Establish partnerships with first responder stakeholders, and the EMS division to develop and implement trainings on topics related to overdose prevention.
• Develop data tracking systems and metrics for training’s and maintain accurate records of training attendees and training evaluations.
• Support Overdose Prevention workgroup tasks such as developing overdose prevention plans for agencies that request, working on supporting opioid lawsuit settlement work or other tasks related to overdose prevention.
• Collaborate with other organizations and agencies to coordinate and improve overdose prevention efforts.
• Participate in community events and outreach efforts to raise awareness about overdose prevention efforts.
• Provide technical assistance and support to community-based organizations and healthcare providers.
• Triage and assign all training, tabling, and community based events through a centralized intake process. 

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, nursing, or a related field or equivalent year’s of work experience. 
• 2 years of experience in overdose prevention and response.
• Strong knowledge of opioid overdose, overdose prevention, and naloxone administration. 
• Strong oral presentation skills, and the ability to provide trainings in both virtual and in-person formats. 
• Extensive experience in training and facilitation, including development and implementation of training for healthcare professionals, first responders, community organizations, and the public. 
• Ability and documented history of successfully coordinating and building relationships with external partners, including first responders, community-based organizations, and the health care community to facilitate engagement and cross-system coordination. 
• Experience with program evaluation and the ability to use data to inform program improvement. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with healthcare providers, first responders, and community organizations. 
• Experience working in diverse communities. 
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. 
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to overdose prevention and naloxone administration. 
• Individuals with lived experience with substance use are encouraged to apply. 

Desired:

• Master’s degree in public health, social work, nursing, or related field. 
• Knowledge and experience with Redcap 

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This full-time position is open to all qualified applicants. 

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed after the job posting closes. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

1. NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Resume
Please do not use "see resume" in your application or answers to supplemental questions as these will be considered incomplete.

Please do not copy and paste your entire resume, or copy and paste your entire job history, as your answers to the supplemental questions as these will be considered incomplete.

You may attach multiple documents if you wish:

• Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
• Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the standard information in the application. Providing information only in a resume will not be considered a complete application.

Your application materials must validate your answers to the supplemental questions. If your answers cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the process.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation. In the event the job classification requires an exam; an offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment physical exam and must maintain security clearance. 

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR ( if applicable).
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

Union Membership
 Non-Represented 
 
Contact
For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at Alowens@kingcounty.gov