[Hiring] Opioid Prevention Services Lead @TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

Role Description

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. The TTOR Opioid Prevention Lead performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work related to the development and implementation of HHSC agency opioid misuse prevention and opioid overdose prevention services.

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements prevention initiatives under the Texas Targeted Opioid Response.
• Provides consultative services and technical assistance to programs and systems to reduce risk-taking behaviors.
• Interfaces with internal and external partners to coordinate policy development and analysis.
• Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Trains, leads, assigns, and/or prioritizes the work of others.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university in prevention science, social work, public health, sociology, psychology, health education, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in substance use prevention or in public/behavioral health prevention.

Requirements

• Knowledge of primary prevention approaches and public health promotion methods.
• Application of evidence-based practices for opioid and stimulant misuse prevention programs.
• Local, state, and federal laws/rules related to opioid and stimulant misuse prevention services.
• Prevention, intervention, and treatment concepts related to opioid and stimulant services statewide.
• The six CSAP strategies and the Strategic Prevention Framework.
• Effective verbal and written communication with both internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Public speaking and facilitation of large workgroups.
• Exceptional written skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Teams and Excel.
• Data analysis and reporting, as well as qualitative interpretation of complex policy issues.
• Identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions to complex policy issues.
• Prioritizing complex and competing priorities to meet strict deadlines.
• Managing complex issues and communicating effectively during challenging situations.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.