Project Coordinator - FRCARA

Under the general direction of the First Responders- Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (FR-CARA) Program Manager, incumbent will provide coordination to the FR-CARA programs and work in collaboration with tribes, tribal programs, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), state and urban programs. This includes coordinating activities, supporting training and service delivery, staying in regular contact with community anchors and partner organizations, and helping collect and report required data. Works closely with the Project Director to make sure activities are carried out as planned and follow grant requirements.

 The incumbent will also provide assistance to the FR-CARA Program Manager in developing and submitting written reports regarding the status of the program.

Project coordination responsibilities include but are not limited to; program planning and development, decision making with concurrence from the program manager, fiscal planning and development and budget responsibilities, reporting program activities/progress to supervisor on a regular basis, and accepting responsibility for program performance and meeting goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Highschool diploma. Bachelor Degree preferred in a related field.

Minimum experience:
Two plus years of professional experience specific to the job they are being hired for or in a closely related field.

All applicants must be capable of demonstrating AI/AN cultural competency. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in business, community health, public health, social work, marketing, or related field with an emphasis in health promotion. Experience with tribal organizations and/or not-for-profit agency is desirable. Grant writing and funding experience desired.

Knowledge:

Must be able to identify, work and recruit buy-in from community. tribes, tribal organizations, Indian Health Service, federal and state agencies to coordinate and develop first responder activities and trainings. Must be able to develop and implement strategies from SAMHSA Strategic Priorities and other evidence-based practices to develop educational and skill development training pertaining to the First Responder initiatives and priorities. Coordinated and reports information to the FR-CARA Program Manager. Must be familiar with community and tribal customs/traditions or have working cultural knowledge of tribal nations within the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas.

Special Skills:

Must have and be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; presentation skills; decision making and time management skills; leadership and team building skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects; ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers; ability to interact professionally with the public; and maintain confidentiality. Computer skills and knowledge of technical and applicable software programs is required. Punctuality is required in attendance and assignments.

Competencies:

Teamwork, effective communication, planning and organizing work, initiative, and problem solving.

Other duties as assigned.

Travel:

In and out-of-state travel may be required in fulfillment of job requirements and training.

Equal Employment:

Except for Indian Preference, consideration will be made without regard to any non-merit factors such as race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, politics, disabilities, marital status, age, membership or non-membership in any employee organization.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities, except when so doing would impose an undue hardship on the SPTHB.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Full-time grant funded appointment (subject to grant continuation); 2. Applicants must possess and maintain a current state driver's license; 3. Climbing, walking, standing, bending and occasionally long hours; 4. In and /or out-of-state travel required.