Program Coordinator, Community Aide (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Overdose Response

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$15.00 - $28.80 Hourly

Hiring Salary Range:

$15.00 - $21.90 Hourly

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Job Summary 
The Program Coordinator supports the implementation and oversight of several key initiatives funded by the Opioid Restitution Fund. This role provides day-to-day programmatic oversight to ensure services are effectively coordinated, resources are efficiently allocated, and grant compliance. The Program Coordinator works closely with city agencies, community partners to ensure alignment of granted activities are executed in alignment with Baltimore City’s Overdose Response Strategy and support the city’s response to emergent public health needs.

Essential Functions   
Program Implementation & Coordination

• Programmatic support to vendors ensuring adherence to all programmatic grant terms and alignment with the Overdose Response Strategic Plan and the Opioid Restitution Fund.
• In coordination with BCMOOR, support regular meetings with city agencies and community partners to advance collaborative implementation of the Overdose Response Strategic Plan.
• Liaise with partner organizations to ensure cross-agency planning and resource allocation align with program needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resource allocation issues, escalating urgent matters to the Director of Programs and MORP Communications & Public Engagement
• Collaborate with the Communications and community partners to ensure accurate public communication of interagency programming and community services.
• Represent BCMOOR in partner meetings, public forums, and stakeholder engagements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience in public administration, public health, social work, government affairs, or a related field will be considered for highly qualified applicants

AND

Experience: Lived experience navigating the City’s substance use and behavioral health systems. Minimum of 10 years of direct experience, or 5 years of managerial experience, working in Baltimore City’s outreach and support service systems. Experience with integrated service delivery and/or harm reduction programs

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities     

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and community partnerships.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple agencies and programs.

Additional Information

Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation    
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.

Financial Disclosure
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.  The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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