Department of Health Broward County

　　OPS Hospital Coordinator Opioid Data to Action 64906926

　　Government Operations Consultant III

　　Community Health

　　Open Competitive Opportunity

　　This position required to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

　　This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

　　We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

　　When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

　　DESCRIPTION

　　This is a grant funded position assigned to the Florida Department of Health in Broward County under the direct supervision of the program manager of Opioid Prevention in Community Health. The Hospital Coordinator will work closely with the peers; clinical, medical, MAT program and case management, ensuring patients are provided appropriate serves to assist with recovery and wellness.

　　Broward County's 16 acute care hospital emergency departments and 4 freestanding emergency departments will participate in the enhancements to ESSENCE surveillance. The Hospital Coordinator will provide ongoing education to Emergency Departments on ESSENCE enhancements.

　　The Hospital Coordinator will be working with Peer Recovery Specialists (PRSs) and Peers Supervisors located in various community settings.

　　The Hospital Coordinator will track and monitor daily the progress of linkage to and retention in care strategy which is part of the opioid prevention program.

　　The Hospital Coordinator will review the peer recovery specialists' daily and monthly tracking sheets and reports submitted via the Department' reporting portal, monitor all contracted peers' productivity and performance, and identify barriers and challenges the peers are encountering, and report updates to the OD2A - L Program Manager.

　　The Hospital Coordinator will provide ongoing education to peer recovery specialists (PRSs) and superiors utilizing the Department's Reporting Portal and ensure accurate data entry and reporting processes.

　　The Hospital Coordinator will maintain continuous rapport with all contracted peers and peers' supervisors in various community institutions by setting regular monthly meetings and site visits.

　　Set and attend regular monthly meetings with peer specialists' supervisors located at all participating sites, to monitor the process, identify gaps and challenges, and provide support as needed.

　　The Hospital Coordinator will assist in research and incorporate promising ED practices such as prescribing and/or dispensing naloxone to individuals at risk of opioid overdose and their friends and family and increase the awareness, possession, and use of naloxone among at risk of opioid overdose populations and broader communities.

　　The Hospital Coordinator will track the linkage to care strategy's performance and report updates regularly to program manager.

　　The Hospital Coordinator will monitor post overdose procedures at contracted institutions.

　　Develop networks with external stakeholders and services providers to increase access to community-based resources.

　　Attend and represent DOH-Broward at local, state, and federal meetings.

　　The Hospital Coordinator will directly be reporting to the OD2A - Local Program Manager as assigned.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Willing to work before, during a d/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency? Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but notlimited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.Experience as a Hospital Administrator or Emergency Department Administrator in a hospital or Emergency Department Nurse ManagerA bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major study in human services administration, psychology, sociology, public health administration, nursing, social work, or related field.Valid FL driver's license free of major infractions, and access to a reliable automobile to be utilized for work purposes as well as a willingness and ability to drive emergency vehicles.Preferred Qualification:

　　Do you have experience working at substance use or treatment program.Do you have three (3)years of experience in the field of health and human services.Do you have three (3) years of experience as a hospital administrator.Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

　　Mission:To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

　　Vision:To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

　　Values:

　　Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

　　Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems.

　　Accountability: We perform with integrity and respect.

　　Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners.

　　Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance improvement.

　　Where You Will Work:

　　BROWARD COUNTY

　　The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

　　Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

　　State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)Deferred Compensation (voluntary)Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)And more!For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visitwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

　　Please be advised:

　　Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

　　This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

　　Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible f