Agenda 12-12-23; 6-a - Opioid Advisory Committee Settlement Use Recommendations and Approval of Budget Amendment #4-B

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72 Public Health Education Program Manager: Harm Reduction Coordinator The Orange County Opioid Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development, administration, budget, grant management, and reporting for Orange County's Opioid Settlement Program. This position will work with closely with Orange County staff and community partners involved in community overdose prevention, education, harm reduction, treatment opportunities and recovery support. They will ensure all reporting requirements are met for the Opioid Settlement Fund and pursue additional resources to advance this work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This position is a highly responsible position implementing harm reduction activities within Orange County including but not limited to: • Coordinating and facilitating various harm reduction and prevention activities in the community that have either been identified as a need or have been requested by a community member; • Assisting with coordination and facilitation of harm reduction group meetings, activities, and events; • Planning and coordination for the Opioid Advisory Committee in Orange County; • Preparing, selecting, and assembling educational and informational materials pertaining to substance use/misuse, harm reduction, prevention, and mental health to be distributed through a variety of channels while ensuring equitable access to health information to all county residents; • Developing partnership opportunities with various cross sector community organizations, and stakeholders to promote harm reduction guiding principles within the community to ensure available resources are equitable; • Coordinates and helps to manage harm reduction (syringe exchange, naloxone and fentanyl strips) distribution for the Health Department; • Oversee program budget and allowable spending based on state guidelines; Lead relevant procurement process as needed for program implementation including develop, negotiate, and review contracts associated with opioid settlement funds. FULL PERFORMANCE OF KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS,ABILITIES • Requires advanced knowledge in the areas of harm reduction principles and practices, • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health education and social/economic determinants of health, and/or age-and population-specific health and safety issues. • Ability to establish rapport, provide support and advocate for a diverse range of populations including individuals who use substances and are living with significant health challenges; • Knowledge of social justice, health promotion and public health approaches and models of social support and health care; • Ability to communicate and demonstrate interpersonal skills and commitment to working within a collaborative,team approach;