This position will serve as the Program Coordinator for the statewide Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review (SOFR) Program within the division of Fatality Review and Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health.
Complete Description
Purpose of Position/Summary:
This position will serve as the Program Coordinator for the statewide Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review (SOFR) Program within the division of Fatality Review and Prevention. The SOFR Program Coordinator will assist with meeting SOFR Program objectives by providing hands-on support and information to local SOFR teams and supporting suicide and overdose intervention and prevention initiatives at the state level. The Program Coordinator will assist with preparing case abstractions, facilitating virtual and in-person local team review meetings, and entering case data. The Program Coordinator will assist the Program Manager with conducting suicide and overdose prevention activities. The Program Coordinator will assist in the practical applications of SOFR efforts to increase local and state understanding of overdose and suicide fatality trends and opportunities for intervention and prevention. The Program Coordinator will ensure the timely entry of high-quality data, will promote and follow SOFR best practices, and will collaborate with SOFR Program staff to meet the needs of local SOFR teams and share their successes.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Request and collect records for local and state-level fatality review teams, including medical records, death investigation records, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program records, educational records, and law enforcement records, on a weekly basis
Read and summarize case information in order to create slide decks for fatality review meetings on a weekly basis
Facilitate virtual and in-person local Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Team meetings, in accordance with best practices, as applicable
Utilize Microsoft Excel to track and organize record requests and track case review progress
Enter case information into the national OFR database on a weekly basis
Communicate with local SOFR team coordinators about team successes, challenges, and needs
Provide local SOFR team coordinators with information necessary for review meetings
Assist in writing grant applications and reports for the SOFR Program
Establish high level collaborative relationships with local stakeholders that could include First Responder Agencies, Department of Child Services, county health departments, minority health coalitions, and other public and non-profit agencies and community partners.
Collaborate with FRP team members and participate in statewide reviews, when applicable.
Provide training and guidance to local SOFR teams to ensure best practice in case ascertainment, case review, and data collection
oAttend local review meetings
oProvide guidance on effective team development, including mandatory members
oTrain local SOFR team coordinators in data collection and data entry into statewide data repository
oEnsure high level of confidentiality is maintained
oAnticipate and respond to SOFR team technical assistance needs
Assist the Program Manager in overseeing reporting requirements from local SOFR teams
oMaintain and update all records collected for case review, as necessary
oAssist local SOFR teams in case ascertainment and initiation, as necessary
oMaintain database of completed cases
oCommunicate daily with local SOFR to obtain case information, as necessary
oContact proper departments to obtain supplemental reports
Facilitate collaboration between local OFR teams and local strategic planning efforts.
oAct as a liaison between local SOFR teams and resources aimed at lessening the burden of overdose and injury/death in their community
oMaintain knowledge of up-to-date recommendations, resources
oAggregate recommendations from local OFR teams and share with stakeholders and Program Manager at the state level
Communicate local SOFR team status and needs to Program Manager
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
Knowledge of the organization and function of state and local health agencies
Ability to communicate complex public health theories and principles, both orally and in writing;
Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with other program stakeholders in both the private and public sectors.
Ability to evaluate and interpret data
Demonstrated time-management skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with a team for joint projects
Demonstrated experience with managing multiple ongoing projects while successfully completing work assignments
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office PowerPoint; Word; Excel; Publisher or Access.
Incumbent exercises extensive judgment and creativity to adapt agency’s goals and procedures. Incumbent must develop programs and policies to handle new or unusual situations that impact upon the program area and ultimately the entire agency.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports
Incumbent does not have any supervisory responsibilities or direct reports.
Difficulty Of Work
This position requires significant attention to detail and the ability to work with internal and external partners. The incumbent must also be able to resolve problems, logically develop ideas, interpret policy, and have superb oral and written skills.
Responsibility
Incumbent has high level responsibility for ensuring agency compliance with Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Program requirements. Reports to the Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Program Manager.
Personal Work Relationships
Incumbent works with department staff, legal counsel and public, state and federal representatives, and other stakeholders in the private sector for the purpose of developing and monitoring effective development of SOFR program and subsequent case review.
Physical Effort
Position is primarily a desk job; however, statewide travel is required. Requires extensive computer use. The incumbent must be able to lift and transport boxes and case materials.
Working Conditions
Incumbent works in a hybrid-format. Extensive in-state travel is required with some overnight travel possible.
Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move Bachelor's Degree Required 4 Years Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office PowerPoint; Word; Excel; Publisher or Access. Required 3 Years Working experience w/meeting facilitation, giving presentations to professional audiences. Required 3 Years Working experience with ability to accurately collect, enter, and interpret data. Required 3 Years Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks Required 3 Years Demonstrated ability to protect and handle confidential information Required Working experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring others Required Demonstrated ability to stay organized and meet deadlines whilst working on multiple projects Required Ability to create graphs, reports, and fact-sheets to communicate information Required Experience with substance use and/or mental health, understanding of available resources Highly desired Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve a common goal Highly desired
Agency Interview Type
Webcam only
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Other
Industries
Information Technology & Services
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