Community Intervention Facilitators, Addiction Sciences, Department of Psychiatry

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You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati embarks upon its third century – building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here . Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what’s Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America’s top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as “the most ambitious campus design program in the country".

The Addiction Sciences Division within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine is seeking multiple individuals to serve as a Community Intervention Facilitator in the HEALing Communities Study (HCS).  

The Community Intervention Facilitator serves a key role in the HEALing Communities Study (HCS), a large, multi-site clinical trial funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) within the states of Ohio, KY, Mass and NY. The study will use community engaged methods to unite experts and community stakeholders to narrow service gaps with the goal of reducing opioid deaths by 40%. In Ohio, the study will be carried out across nineteen communities. The Community Intervention Facilitator will be based in the community and will report to the Intervention Core Team at the University of Cincinnati.  

The Community Intervention Facilitator will provide technical support and assistance for Ohio counties participating in the HCS and serve as a resource and primary point of contact to specific counties and Technical Experts and assist them with identification and implementation of evidence-based practices. The Community Intervention Facilitator position is currently available in the following counties;  Allen, Brown, Franklin, Huron, Jefferson, Ross, Stark, and Williams.  Preference will be given to applicants that currently reside in or live in close proximity to the county for which they are applying for.
 

• Under general supervision, provide technical support and assistance for Ohio Counties participating in the HEALing Communities Study (HCS).
• Serve as a resource and primary point of contact to counties, technical experts, and service venues and assist them with identification and implementation of Evidence Based Practices.
• Serve as a resource to other members of the HCS study team, including but not limited to Community Engagement and Data Management Coordinators within their county.
• Engage in the conduct of Clinical Research including explaining the HCS study to community stakeholders, the collection of research data, research data entry, adherence to protocol.
• Study Communication with selected counties in Ohio
• Liaise between counties in the HCS, various study cores, and the Intervention Core leadership at the University of Cincinnati
• Facilitate strategic planning processes by mobilizing community stakeholders and champions.
• Coordinate the implementation of community-selected Evidence Based Practices in assigned county/counties, monitor and report on progress.
• Communicate through multiple mediums including telephone, email, teleconference services (WebEx, Skype, Microsoft Teams).
• Above Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use them in daily tasks
• Plan and coordinate meetings within the community including scheduling and documenting meeting minutes.
• Work with community leaders and the UC Intervention Core, UC/UCH to ensure timely execution of required contracts or agreements required for the HCS within communities
• Collaborate with Community Engagement and Data Management coordinators.
• Timely and accurate data collection and reporting
• Assist in development of reports
• Ability to independently travel to multiple locations throughout Ohio
• Serve as a resource to other members of the HCS study team, including but not limited to Community Engagement and Data Management Coordinators within their count.

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience within a community setting.
• Local and state travel required
• Some evenings and weekends required

• Experience working in addiction treatment and/or recovery
• Experience in quality improvement methodology in complex settings (i.e., healthcare, justice system)
• Experience working in Clinical Research
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience working on an interdisciplinary team
• Strong organizational skills
• Data collection and data entry with REDCap
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/community coalition information

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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