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

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range :

$70,338.00 - $112,807.00 ANNUALLY

Starting Pay : $70,338.00 ANNUALLY

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Job Summary

The Program Coordinator supports the implementation of several key initiatives funded by the Opioid Restitution Fund. Including 24 / 7 Outreach as part of Paragraph 97 of the Consent Decree. This role provides day-to-day operational leadership to ensure services are effectively coordinated, resources are efficiently allocated, and community-based strategies are successfully executed. The Program Coordinator works closely with city agencies, community partners, and program staff to operationalize plans for 24 / 7 outreach and integrated service delivery, maintain alignment with Baltimore City’s Overdose Response Strategy, and support the city’s response to emergent public health needs.

Essential Functions

• Provide daily operational support and programmatic oversight for the city’s 24 / 7 outreach and integrated drop-in center vendors.
• 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.
• Support the integration of telecommunication systems and coordination between partners to maintain efficient information flow.
• 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 : Minimum of 10 years of managerial or oversight experience in government operations, program implementation, or related fields. Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and community partnerships. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple agencies and programs. Experience working in Baltimore City’s outreach and support service systems.

OR

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

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.

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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