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DSHS Opioid STR Project Director

Description

Want to make a real difference with the growing opioid addiction rates?  Do you have a vision of how the state can play a part in supporting prevention, intervention, treatment and recovering support services? The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) and the Department of Social and Health Services want you to help us in Transforming Lives!

This newly created position has 18 separate initiatives and would be perfect for someone who doesn't mind the high visibility and extensive leadership that this role will bring.

Some of Your Day
 

  • You'll be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the grant
  • You will report in a timely manner to government officials on progress
  • You'll make our lead employees aware of any changes in the grant
  • You'll be responsible for any reapplications for the future
  • You will establish and facilitate regular meetings with project staff and stakeholders
  • You will oversee the development of innovative prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery support service models
  • You'll communicate regularly with other state and federal government agencies.

Who We Want To Lead Our New Position

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field
  • 10 years of professional experience in project management, planning, supervising, administering, developing or delivering social, financial, health or substance use disorder prevention and/or treatment service programs
  • 5 years of experience developing and managing federal, state or private grants
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Amazing communication and public speaking skills
  • In-depth knowledge of the opiate epidemic
  • Great relationship building skills
  • A drive to succeed.

For more information, including how to apply, see the attached Job Bulletin and visit www.careers.wa.gov and enter "STR Project Director" in the search field.  

If you have questions about this opportunity, please feel free to contact Joshua Shawhan by e-mail at Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov