Opioid Education and Awareness Coordinator

City of Aiken; Aiken (SC); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Aiken is seeking an Opioid Education and Awareness Officer to join the Public Safety department. The role focuses on evaluating opioid programs, building community partnerships, and delivering educational presentations to schools, groups, and residents.

You will design outreach materials, maintain records, stay current on drug trends, and collaborate with other city departments and vendors to advance public safety goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must meet all South Carolina law enforcement officer and firefighter requirements.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate respectfully with colleagues, citizens, and businesses.

Responsabilités

• Reviews reports and data to evaluate the effectiveness of Department Opioid Awareness programs.
• Develops working relationships with community groups and acts as a liaison with Drug Treatment and Education groups to support the department's mission.
• Gives presentations and lectures on opioid addiction and the opioid crisis to diverse audiences within the country, state, and community.
• Designs pamphlets, flyers, and posters for community outreach and awareness campaigns.
• Organizes and maintains filing systems; performs administrative duties for annual documentation.
• Researches current drugs used and trends in opioid addiction to inform outreach.
• Maintains uniforms, vehicles, and equipment; upholds department policies.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Mass media

Community relations

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Description du poste

The City of Aiken is accepting applications for an Opioid Education and Awareness Officer to join our Public Safety department.

• Reviews reports and data to evaluate the effectiveness if Department Opioid Awareness programs
• Develops working relationships with community groups and acts as a liaison between the department and other Drug Treatment and Education groups to further the department's mission
• Gives presentations and lectures regarding Opioid addiction and the Opioid crisis within the country, state, and community
• Designs pamphlets, flyers, and posters to be dispersed and displayed throughout the community to raise opioid awareness
• Organizes and maintains a filing system; performs general administrative duties as assigned and needed for annual documentation for position
• Researches and maintains awareness of current drugs used and tends in opioid addiction
• Inspects, maintains, and cleans assigned uniform, vehicle, and assigned equipment; maintains personal hygiene in accordance with departmental policy and procedures
• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled training as required
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with other City departments, outside vendors, and the general public contacted in the course of work

Other Responsibilities

• Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishments and to provide evaluations of work performed
• Manage special projects and conduct research
• Participates in organizational meetings
• Develops content and skill expertise by attending meetings and seminars germane to the position and the base of knowledge required for the job
• Other substantive tasks may be assigned based on demonstrated abilities
• Performs public relations activities; speaks to students, civic groups, and other community organizations regarding drug awareness; gives tours of facilities
• Assists other emergency response agencies as needed

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate's or Bachelor's level degree (preferred)
• Valid state driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record
• Must be able to meet all requirements of South Carolina law for law enforcement officers and firefighters
• Interpersonal skills necessary to be understood by and courteous of fellow employees, citizens, and businesses
• Computer skills necessary to complete various department reports and to record information to comply with state legal reporting requirements
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices, including mass media, publicity, community relations, and community programs

This position is subject to a criminal background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. The City of Aiken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.