The post holder will have research and teaching expertise and experience in Criminology.  For one position we are particularly interested in Criminologists with expertise in Substance Use. You will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in these areas, as well as to core modules such as research methods. You will conduct high quality, externally funded research in collaboration with colleagues in the Faculty and beyond, and will publish to an excellent standard, meeting REF 3*/4* quality standards. Applicants should demonstrate a developing research record to these standards, including publications, and relevant teaching experience including responsibility for designing provision. They should demonstrate understanding of and commitment to a blended approach to teaching and to pedagogical innovation.

Description of Duties 

• Engage in individual and collaborative research, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, develop a programme of research and disseminate results through regular publication in high impact journals, books and conference proceedings
• Identify appropriate sources of funding, prepare research proposals for funding bodies and manage grants awarded
• Supervise research students as required, providing direction, support and guidance 

A unique opportunity exists to contribute to a study shaping policy and clinical practice around the treatment of pain in Australia. POPPY II is a retrospective population-based cohort study of approximately 3.5 million people prescribed opioids in NSW between 2002 and 2018. This world-first study involves a cross-jurisdictional linkage of ten datasets, including data on pharmaceutical claims, health service utilisation (including primary care access, hospitalisations and emergency department presentations) and mortality. 

The Biostatistician will be responsible for supporting the project team in achieving the aims of the study. This will involve designing, planning and analyzing a range of pharmaco/epidemiological studies using linked health data (for approximately 3.5 million people), including descriptive studies relating to different opioid exposures and outcomes, as well as more complex study designs to establish the potential association between differing levels of opioid exposure and a range of health-related outcomes.

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) was established at the University of New South Wales by the Australian Government in 1986 to extend the knowledge base required for effective treatment of individuals with alcohol and other drug related problems and to enhance the overall research capacity in the drug and alcohol field. The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health under the Drug and Alcohol Program. The Centre is highly regarded, both nationally and internationally, for its contribution to drug and alcohol research.

This position is part of the activities of the NDARC-Kirby ASCEND NHMRC program grant: Advancing the health of people who use drugs: hepatitis C and drug dependence (ASCEND) | NDARC - National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (unsw.edu.au). This position is focused upon working with a large team within NDARC, across UNSW and with international collaborators to work on a suite of projects that aim to synthesise evidence on the epidemiology of illicit drug use, harms related to illicit drugs, and interventions to reduce such harms. These reviews would increase the amount and quality of data available for inclusion in large scale international endeavours including the Global Burden of Disease, informing reporting against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and UN agencies focused upon working with people who use drugs (UNAIDS, World Health Organization and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime). Multiple large scale global reviews are being conducted, and the successful applicant will be a core member of the team engaged in this work.

The appointee will become a valuable and senior member of GSSMS and respond to referrals and requests from members who need advice in the day-to-day management of adult patients with substance misuse issues.

The post holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical professional, and managerial colleagues in providing high-quality healthcare to the Health Board’s patients.

The Public Health Institute seeks to appoint a Researcher to work on AMOUNT: A mixed methods investigation of the individual, sociocultural, and societal factors that underly the recent increase in substance use among young people to inform policy.

The AMOUNT project is an 18-month research project funded by the NIHR Policy Research Programme. It is an investigation of the reasons why some types of drug use in some groups of young people has increased in the last few years, with a particular focus on those with complex lives or facing multiple challenges. It is a collaboration between LJMU, and the Universities of Liverpool and Kent.  

You will take a leading role in the research, and support the principal investigator and research team in designing and delivering qualitative work with young people, service providers, and other stakeholders; and undertaking rapid literature review; and theory development/evidence synthesis.

Experience of working with young people who may be considered ‘at risk’ is essential, and so the role will appeal to experienced researchers as well as those with a background in practice.

This is a fixed term position of up to 18 months.

You are encouraged to informally contact Professor Harry Sumnall about the role h [dot] sumnall [at] ljmu [dot] ac [dot] uk (h[dot]sumnall[at]ljmu[dot]ac[dot]uk)

Anticipated interview date is in early November 2021.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all background and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit.

Adfam has a number of frontline services, commissioned in local areas in England to provide support to family members and friends. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an ambitious new national remote service, aiming to offer support via the phone or Zoom to any affected adult in England.

Adfam are looking to recruit experienced Family Support professionals to provide these virtual support sessions to individual family members and sometimes groups. Depending on our contracts, this may include short-term or longer-term opportunities, and also relief work and/or occasional one-off opportunities. 

Job Description:

The Certification Testing Coordinator will assist in the day-to-day functions of the Testing Department which is within the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP), under the auspices of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.  NCC AP operates as an independent body for all matters involving NAADAC’s substance use disorders counselor credentialing and endorsement programs at the national and international levels.  The Certification Testing Coordinator will be responsible for test administration support, servicing of test takers and their test results and reporting results to their referring Board, test question administration into the test site (Webbessor) and related tasks outlined below.

Company Description

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada and abroad. NAADAC’s members are addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support and education. An important part of the healthcare continuum, NAADAC members and its 47 state and international affiliates work to create healthier individuals, families and communities through prevention, intervention, quality treatment and recovery support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of one year experience in certification or association work or related experience and training.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (phone, face-to-face and email) in a professional office manner.
• Motivated, focused, well organized, and able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence.
• Ability to implement and learn new skills and concepts quickly.
• Problem solving skills and deductive reasoning abilities.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects and assignments on a timely basis.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.  
• Ability to work with diversity and as a team player.  
• Demonstrated track record of flexibility; ability to adapt and react quickly to unexpected changes, prioritize tasks with excellent organization skills and time management skills, anticipate problems, provide creative solutions, and meet deadlines in challenging situations.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.

Technology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for the purpose of tracking.
• Some familiarity with Association Management Systems (AMS).

Duties

• Provide exceptional customer service for those seeking information or assistance regarding certification test taking.
• Coordinate NCTTP testing approvals with Testing Manager and testing company.
• Schedule appointments for test takers.
• Send bi-weekly electronic reports of test results to State and other Certification Boards.
• Assist Testing Manager with emails and phone calls.
• Assist with special test accommodations for test takers.
• Enter in test questions into the computerized system.
• Enter in test taker profiles into the association management system.
• Seek and develop systems to make the office more efficient and innovative.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary

$44,500 - $48,000 (based on experience)

How to Apply

Please email resume and cover letter to nccap [at] naadac [dot] org (nccap[at]naadac[dot]org) with "Certification Testing Coordinator" in the subject line. 

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's (Preferred)

  • Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Full Job Description

SA Therapist:

A substance abuse counselor is a support system for people with drug and alcohol problems, eating disorders and other behavioral issues. They teach individuals how to modify their behavior with the intention of full recovery. Because clients are susceptible to relapses, many substance abuse counselors work with clients on an on-going basis. This position includes weekends both Saturday and Sunday.

Other duties include:

• Meeting with clients to evaluate their health and substance problem
• Identifying issues and create goals and treatment plans
• Teaching clients coping mechanisms
• Helping clients find jobs or reestablish their career
• Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess client’s functioning within work, family and routines of daily living and identifies areas needing continued support, resources and treatment in order to assist clients
• Leading group therapy sessions
• Providing updates and progress reports to courts
• Referring clients to support groups
• Setting up aftercare plans
• Maintain case records to reflect course of treatment and provide required documentation. Provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed. Expeditiously discharges inactive clients.
• Speaking with family members and provide guidance and support

Weekly Hours Schedule:

• Work hours vary as meetings and events may take place early in the morning or in the evening hours.

• There may be weekend hours associated with special events or other activities related to the position

QUALIFICATIONS :

Require a B.A/B.S, BSW, or related degree in social work, psychology, human services or related field.

We prefer experience of a year or more. The more the merrier of course

Valid driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Successfully pass criminal background check and drug screen

Rate of Pay:

Pay is negotiable depending on degree, years of experience. etc.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Full Job Description

Well known non-profit in Fairfield is searching for a Substance Abuse Program Manager for their established program. This program has provided high-quality care in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and cultural competence in Solano County. Outpatient prevention, intervention, and treatment services offered to promote recovery on an individual, family, and community level.

This position is a senior management position responsible for administrative and operational functions that include personnel management, fiscal management, clinical oversight, utilization management and quality assurance/improvement.

We are offering an excellent salary and benefits package for this role as well as the opportunity to join a strong cornerstone program in Solano County.

Responsibilities:

• Personnel management duties include performance evaluations, recruitment and hiring of new staff, disciplinary action, and staff development.
• Lead weekly Staff Meetings and meet with each employee for administrative supervision on a weekly basis.
• Fiscal Management duties that include budget development, monitoring and implementation in conjunction with the Executive Director, Solano Region.
• Quality Improvement activities that include ensuring compliance with all Title 22 and DHCS DMC-Organized Delivery System regulations regarding service delivery, billing, and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with staff to improve services and service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in counseling, social work or family therapy with Registration to CA BBS. A minimum of three years paid experience credentialed SUD treatment provider with 2 year paid management experience in SUD, Mental Health and Co-Occurring Programs, and oversight of program functions
• Thorough clinical knowledge and experience in procedures and techniques of mental health, substance abuse treatment and treatment of co-occurring disorders.
• Thorough understanding and experience in the delivery of services to an ethnically and economically diverse population.
• Experience with Human Service Information Systems and Medi-Cal/Drug Medi Cal documentation strongly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: One location

Full Job Description

This is your opportunity to have a career that will truly make a positive difference in the lives of the people you work with! You will be matched with consumers who are part of the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program. Consumers are youth and adults who struggle with mental health or substance abuse issues. You will meet with your consumers at home and in the community to work with them on their goals. Contact us or apply today to learn more about a career as a Recreational Mentor with Trailways Counseling.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Empower consumers to resolve current issues and develop strategies for the future.
• Be a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries.
• Acknowledge consumer strengths, talents and gifts and encourage them to find ways to use them.
• Be an active listener and offer support and encouragement.
• Engage in activities outside of the home to help expose consumers to new opportunities and experiences.
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
• Maintain thorough records of consumer sessions and progress.
• Attend supervision with a Trailways Clinical Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy.
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, human services, or closely related field. Associate’s Degree or life experience may also be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Completed background check.

Locations

• We have openings in the following counties: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe and Sauk

This position is a part-time to full-time contract staff position (1099).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: Multiple Locations

AACI's ADAPT program is looking for a Adolescent Substance Use Treatment (SUT) Counselor.  The SUT Counselor works with a multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of services that meets the needs of the client and the client's family.  The SUT Counselor provides individual therapy and/or rehabilitation, and case management, utilizing an array of evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions.

• Flexible schedule
• Partially Remote
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Comprehensive benefit plan with four Health Plan Options (we pay 95% of premiums!)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with match
• Access to training and clinical supervision hours
• Professional development opportunities, and no cost to you CEUs
• Eligibility for student loan repayment assistance
• Mileage reimbursement, company laptop and cell phone stipend
• Paid annual license fee
• Additional pay for bilingual staff
• Sign on bonus

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide culturally sensitive, client centered substance use treatment to youth and their families including individual/group/family counseling/rehabilitation and collateral services
• Develop culturally relevant assessment and treatment plans
• Facilitate referral linkages to community resources and appropriate agencies, and perform case management services
• Document and maintain clinical records per appropriate standards and regulations
• Participate in clinical supervision, consultations, and trainings
• Meet applicable productivity requirements
• Participate in on-call after hours rotation
• Complete and maintain LPS 5150 Authorization certification and provide officer of the day support (Licensed Clinicians only)
• Complete other duties and related projects as assigned

Required qualifications

• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or CADC Certified
• One year or more of directly related experience providing substance use treatment to youth
• Understanding of cultural issues, community resources and family dynamics
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid CA Driver’s License, must have suitable vehicle for agency travel and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to learn and apply clinical skills
• Knowledge of community resources and networks.

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety, and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the sole entity authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched approximately 1,000 programs and raised over $740 million. The CDC Foundation managed over 300 CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 130 countries last year. 

The Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) is an initiative designed to enhance public health-public safety collaboration and strengthen efforts to reduce drug overdose deaths.  The ORS is funded by CDC and the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to help communities reduce fatal and non-fatal drug overdose rates by improved information sharing across public health and public safety agencies, and by supporting evidence-based intervention. 

As of July 2021, there are ORS Public Health Analyst (PHA) and Drug Intelligence Officer (DIO) positions in 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. PHA positions are funded by CDC through the CDC Foundation and DIO positions are funded by ONDCP through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. These state teams form the foundation of the ORS and work to promote overdose prevention and response efforts, and increase communication, data flow, and intelligence sharing between public safety and public health within and across ORS states.  

The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a full time PHA to support the ORS. This position will support efforts of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands HIDTA, and other key partners in the development and implementation of drug overdose information sharing systems and evidence-based prevention programs.

The PHA will begin working remotely as a result of COVID-19, but will ideally sit at the Puerto Rico Department of Health and PR/USVI HIDTA Intelligence Support Center offices located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities 

• Facilitate data sharing and joint initiatives between public health and public safety agencies and organizations that are designed to address illicit drug use and overdose
• Collaborate with assigned state DIO to build partnerships between local HIDTA program(s) and public health entities
• Identify and promote promising overdose prevention interventions at the intersection of public health and public safety in assigned state
• Support and evaluate public safety-led interventions designed to connect people who use drugs to care and treatment
• Present to diverse audiences on overdose trends and local response efforts
• Support projects that enhance public health/public safety collaborations through the identification of appropriate local partners, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and dissemination of project findings
• Develop specialized knowledge of significant drug use and overdose trends in assigned state
• Responsibilities may also include: 
  • Conduct overdose, drug use, and drug availability related data analyses on behalf of partner agencies, as needed
  • Create data visualizations on drug usage and overdose trends
  • Build partnerships with community members and stakeholders by providing technical assistance and support through communications and one on one assistance, as well as connecting partners to additional resources
  • Develop and conduct trainings to diverse audiences on overdose prevention best practices to enhance response efforts (including but not limited to the development of presentations, one-pagers and other training materials)
  • Explore and support additional projects that enhance public health/public safety collaborations through communication, information sharing, education, and partnership building
  • Develop products for site partners such as briefs, bulletins, reports, brochures or other educational materials
  • Support and evaluate public health and public safety interventions

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in public health, the social sciences or a related field and minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor’s degree in public health, the social sciences or related field and minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish
• Professional experience or demonstrated interest in substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, drug policy and/or public health and public safety partnership

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public-speaking, presentation and listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
• Ability to work effectively with diverse partners, including law enforcement professionals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with public health infrastructure within the state the position is located
• Must be able to pass a formal federal background investigation, at no cost to the applicant
• Additional qualifications may include: 
  • Experience in data collection and analysis, and developing written materials with actionable recommendations
  • Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships
  • Experience in developing and implementing training events
  • Experience in program/project coordination
  • Experience in developing reports, briefings and other written materials for internal and external partners

This position is full-time (based on 35 hours per week) and is fixed-term for 5 years.

SDF has been funded by the Scottish Government to deliver a new project on ensuring the opinions and experience of people living with drug problems, ‘the voice of living experience’ in Scotland informs and influences policy and the development of services across Scotland.

The focus of the Development Officer’s work is to recruit, train, support and sustain local and regional networks of people with a current living experience of problem drug use / being in treatment. Regional representatives will form a national group that will inform the drug treatment and care sector, the government and the wider public about the experience of drug use, accessing and being in treatment, and other support services.

About the Post Holder:

We encourage applications from people with their own direct lived experience of problem drug use who can use their experience and their own peer networks in developing these roles. As the role requires the post holder to engage with a diverse range of people with living experience, it is essential that applicants are knowledgeable of problem use of various substances and are knowledgeable and supportive of recovery including having a sound understanding of harm reduction, all available treatment and all forms of mutual aid.

Responsibilities for Substance Abuse Technician

Will ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Maple House Women with Children Program. Will act as a role model for participants and their children.

• Conduct intake with all beneficiaries including ROI’s and orientation to the program.
• Knowledge of assessments, CalOms forms, and consent forms.
• Manage bed assignments.
• Maintain documentation in the beneficiary record which includes updated case notes, discharge notes, and shift reports.
• Oversee the self -administration of medication.
• Receive briefing from prior shift personnel on recent developments.
• Observe and report beneficiary behavior to case managers and document in the beneficiary chart as well as shift report in EHR.
• Ensure beneficiaries attend all meetings and groups if physically able.
• Conduct walk-throughs of facility and beneficiary rooms every 30 minutes and provide documentation of walk-through during 3rd shift.
• Knowledgeable of Confidentiality laws, policies, and procedures.
• Answer telephones and become knowledgeable with referral procedures.
• Complete continuing education and training as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates
• Transportation of beneficiaries as needed.
• Assistance with childcare when needed.
• Facilitate Mommy and Me groups with beneficiaries.
• Maintain a professional demeanor.

Job Requirements for Substance Abuse Technician

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of the nature of alcohol/drug addiction and the recovery process.
• Certified or registered upon hire under an accredited drug and alcohol certification program.
• Ability to address stressful situations in a calm manner and be able to communicate in a positive way.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.

Description

Assists with developing, implementing, and monitoring substance abuse prevention programs; works with families and agency or private practice providers to help plan for youth behavioral health care needs, to include screening to determine level of need and assisting families in locating and securing services; collaborates with school, department, and county staff to provide prevention programs to students, staff, and families.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, psychology, social work, nursing, counseling or a related field. Two years of clinical experience working as a counselor and/or experience in substance abuse treatment and working with youth and families in a counseling setting. Licensure or certification as a substance abuse counselor preferred. Knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of behavioral health services and social development of the individual. Ability to apply evidence-based behavioral health treatment methods and social development theory. Knowledge of assessment processes and interviewing techniques. Knowledge of existing public and private agencies and community resources. Ability to manage a caseload. Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with students and families within the diverse school community. Ability to determine levels and limits of confidentiality. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and private organizations, community groups, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Bilingual skills in a language other than English preferred.

The University of Edinburgh are looking for a project co-ordinator to join the Fetal Alcohol Advisory and Support Team (FAAST). Funded by Scottish Government, FAAST is an expert resource in prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and has a national remit for teaching, consultancy and research. The FAAST Project Co-ordinator will oversee day to day implementation of key project activities, supporting aims and deliverables to be achieved on schedule and accurately reported, with a practical role in ensuring efficient co-ordination of tasks undertaken by FAAS Team members and partnership work with external partners.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience in project co-ordination, delegation of tasks, supporting team processes, evaluating and encouraging improvement and innovation within these services
• Degree or equivalent qualification, or significant experience in relevant roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with multi-disciplinary team working, preferably in health and social care services
• Advanced computer literacy and experience in word processing, spreadsheets and databases, presentations, file management, as well as experience with project management software

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Lecturer in Drug and Alcohol Studies to join the Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Studies (CDAS) programme within the School of Education and Social Sciences at the University of the West of Scotland.

The School of Education and Social Sciences is a multi-discipline School, and the successful candidate will work with colleagues to support positive results in attainment, student experience and graduate destinations. They will possess developed capabilities in collaborative working and be committed to high professional standards in all areas of responsibility. The post offers an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain experience of working in a rich academic environment that recognises quality in education, research and enterprise, and international engagement.

A completed, or close to completion, PhD in Social Sciences or relevant area is essential. A postgraduate qualification in education/teaching and learning and an Advance HE Fellowship are highly desirable. Applications are sought from individuals with experience of studying, researching or working in the substance use or related field who can contribute to the existing CDAS programme.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of an excellent research-based student experience, contributing to our popular MSc Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Studies. Teaching is primarily focussed on the delivery of established modules and the successful candidate will be supported in developing their proficiency in HE teaching and learning environments, managing teaching activity and reflecting on best practice. You will be encouraged to develop existing expertise and research interests and contribute to collaborative decision making with colleagues on teaching and research matters within your area and assist with programme administration. 

The University of Brisol have an exciting new opportunity for a talented researcher to work on a project funded by Cancer Research UK (https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/) to investigate predictors of smoking and e-cigarette use (vaping) among young adults, with the aim of informing future tobacco control and cancer prevention strategies.

The position will be based within the Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group (TARG: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/psychology/research/brain/targ/), part of the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol (IEU: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/integrative-epidemiology/). The post will also have strong links with the Centre for Academic Mental Health (CAMH), the Integrative Cancer Epidemiology Programme (ICEP) and the NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre.

What will you be doing?

The postholder will be responsible for planning and conducting statistical analyses, and be actively involved in disseminating the findings via publications and conferences. Over the course of the project the postholder will: 1) derive trajectories of smoking behaviours throughout adolescence and early adulthood, 2) identify participants who have transitioned from smoking to vaping or abstinence and investigate predictors of this transition, and 3) investigating the role of parental smoking on offspring smoking and vaping outcomes.

Overview

The Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) is an initiative designed to enhance public health-public safety collaboration and strengthen efforts to reduce drug overdose deaths.  The ORS is funded by CDC and the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to help communities reduce fatal and non-fatal drug overdose rates by improved information sharing across public health and public safety agencies, and by supporting evidence-based intervention. 

As of July 2021, there are ORS Public Health Analyst (PHA) and Drug Intelligence Officer (DIO) positions in 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. PHA positions are funded by CDC through the CDC Foundation and DIO positions are funded by ONDCP through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. These state teams form the foundation of the ORS and work to promote overdose prevention and response efforts, and increase communication, data flow, and intelligence sharing between public safety and public health within and across ORS states.  

The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a full time PHA to support the ORS. This position will support efforts of the Mississippi State Department of Health, Gulf Coast HIDTA, and other key partners in the development and implementation of drug overdose information sharing systems and evidence-based prevention programs.

The PHA will begin working remotely as a result of COVID-19, but will ideally sit at the Mississippi Department of Health located in Jackson, MS.

Responsibilities 

• Facilitate data sharing and joint initiatives between public health and public safety agencies and organizations that are designed to address illicit drug use and overdose
• Collaborate with assigned state DIO to build partnerships between local HIDTA program(s) and public health entities
• Identify and promote promising overdose prevention interventions at the intersection of public health and public safety in assigned state
• Support and evaluate public safety-led interventions designed to connect people who use drugs to care and treatment
• Present to diverse audiences on overdose trends and local response efforts
• Support projects that enhance public health/public safety collaborations through the identification of appropriate local partners, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and dissemination of project findings
• Develop specialized knowledge of significant drug use and overdose trends in assigned state
• Responsibilities may also include: 
  • Conduct overdose, drug use, and drug availability related data analyses on behalf of partner agencies, as needed
  • Create data visualizations on drug usage and overdose trends
  • Build partnerships with community members and stakeholders by providing technical assistance and support through communications and one on one assistance, as well as connecting partners to additional resources
  • Develop and conduct trainings to diverse audiences on overdose prevention best practices to enhance response efforts (including but not limited to the development of presentations, one-pagers and other training materials)
  • Explore and support additional projects that enhance public health/public safety collaborations through communication, information sharing, education, and partnership building
  • Develop products for site partners such as briefs, bulletins, reports, brochures or other educational materials
  • Support and evaluate public health and public safety interventions

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in public health, the social sciences or a related field and minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience or bachelor’s degree in public health, the social sciences or related field and minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Professional experience or demonstrated interest in substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, drug policy and/or public health and public safety partnership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public-speaking, presentation and listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
• Ability to work effectively with diverse partners, including law enforcement professionals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with public health infrastructure within the state the position is located
• Must be able to pass a formal federal background investigation, at no cost to the applicant
• Additional qualifications may include: 
  • Experience in data collection and analysis, and developing written materials with actionable recommendations
  • Strong quantitative data analysis skills and experience working with SAS, SPSS, STATA or a similar statistical software package
  • Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships
  • Experience in developing and implementing training events
  • Experience in program/project coordination
  • Experience in developing reports, briefings and other written materials for internal and external partners
  • Experience in program evaluation, including logic model development

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety, and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the sole entity authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched approximately 1,000 programs and raised over $740 million. The CDC Foundation managed over 300 CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 130 countries last year.

Overview

The Overdose Response Strategy (ORS) is an initiative designed to enhance public health-public safety collaboration and strengthen efforts to reduce drug overdose deaths.  The ORS is funded by CDC and the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to help communities reduce fatal and non-fatal drug overdose rates by improved information sharing across public health and public safety agencies, and by supporting evidence-based intervention. 

As of July 2021, there are ORS Public Health Analyst (PHA) and Drug Intelligence Officer (DIO) positions in 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. PHA positions are funded by CDC through the CDC Foundation and DIO positions are funded by ONDCP through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. These state teams form the foundation of the ORS and work to promote overdose prevention and response efforts, and increase communication, data flow, and intelligence sharing between public safety and public health within and across ORS states.  

The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a full time PHA to support the ORS. This position will support efforts of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands HIDTA, and other key partners in the development and implementation of drug overdose information sharing systems and evidence-based prevention programs.

The PHA will begin working remotely as a result of COVID-19, but will ideally sit at the Puerto Rico Department of Health and PR/USVI HIDTA Intelligence Support Center offices located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

Responsibilities 

• Facilitate data sharing and joint initiatives between public health and public safety agencies and organizations that are designed to address illicit drug use and overdose
• Collaborate with assigned state DIO to build partnerships between local HIDTA program(s) and public health entities
• Identify and promote promising overdose prevention interventions at the intersection of public health and public safety in assigned state
• Support and evaluate public safety-led interventions designed to connect people who use drugs to care and treatment
• Present to diverse audiences on overdose trends and local response efforts
• Support projects that enhance public health/public safety collaborations through the identification of appropriate local partners, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and dissemination of project findings
• Develop specialized knowledge of significant drug use and overdose trends in assigned state
• Responsibilities may also include: 
  • Conduct overdose, drug use, and drug availability related data analyses on behalf of partner agencies, as needed
  • Create data visualizations on drug usage and overdose trends
  • Build partnerships with community members and stakeholders by providing technical assistance and support through communications and one on one assistance, as well as connecting partners to additional resources
  • Develop and conduct trainings to diverse audiences on overdose prevention best practices to enhance response efforts (including but not limited to the development of presentations, one-pagers and other training materials)
  • Explore and support additional projects that enhance public health/public safety collaborations through communication, information sharing, education, and partnership building
  • Develop products for site partners such as briefs, bulletins, reports, brochures or other educational materials
  • Support and evaluate public health and public safety interventions

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in public health, the social sciences or a related field and minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience or Bachelor’s degree in public health, the social sciences or related field and minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish
• Professional experience or demonstrated interest in substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, drug policy and/or public health and public safety partnership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public-speaking, presentation and listening skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
• Ability to work effectively with diverse partners, including law enforcement professionals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with public health infrastructure within the state the position is located
• Must be able to pass a formal federal background investigation, at no cost to the applicant
• Additional qualifications may include: 
  • Experience in data collection and analysis, and developing written materials with actionable recommendations
  • Strong quantitative data analysis skills and experience working with SAS, SPSS, STATA or a similar statistical software package
  • Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships
  • Experience in developing and implementing training events
  • Experience in program/project coordination
  • Experience in developing reports, briefings and other written materials for internal and external partners
  • Experience in program evaluation, including logic model development

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