State Opioid Response Specialist

Salary: $52,000

The State Opioid Response (SOR) Specialist serves as the primary point of contact and liaison for the State Opioid Response (SOR) Program, supporting families involved in the child welfare system who are affected by opioid use disorders. The SOR Specialist provides family engagement, care coordination, referral management, and linkage to appropriate substance use treatment services while collaborating with multidisciplinary partners throughout the Brevard System of Care.

This position is responsible for coordinating treatment services, facilitating collaborative planning, monitoring participant progress and program outcomes, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements and program deliverables. The SOR Specialist works closely with community providers, child welfare professionals, court personnel, and behavioral health partners to promote positive outcomes for children and families. The position is accountable for accurate documentation, data management, outcome tracking, reporting requirements, confidentiality, and adherence to agency policies and State Opioid Response grant expectations.

Technical/Functional Expectations

1. State Opioid Response (SOR) Program Monitoring – Essential Function

Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison for the State Opioid Response (SOR) Program. Monitors participant engagement, treatment progress, program outcomes, and adherence to grant deliverables. Maintains accurate program data and supports continuous quality improvement through ongoing monitoring and performance evaluation.

2. Treatment Coordination and Referral Management – Essential Function

Provides outreach and engagement to families and collaborates with providers, child welfare professionals, and community partners to coordinate referrals, facilitate access to substance use treatment services, and ensure timely linkage to appropriate behavioral health and recovery supports.

3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Treatment Planning – Essential Function

Coordinates multidisciplinary staffing meetings to promote collaborative case planning, treatment coordination, and family-centered decision-making. Works closely with treatment providers, child welfare professionals, and community stakeholders to support positive family outcomes and continuity of care.

4. Facilitates Family Team Conferences – Essential Function

Facilitates Family Team Conferences utilizing Wraparound principles, including family voice and choice, team-based planning, natural supports, collaboration, community-based services, cultural responsiveness, individualized planning, and strengths-based practice to develop comprehensive service plans.

5. Dependency Court and Early Childhood Court Coordination – Essential Function

Coordinates with Dependency Court and Early Childhood Court stakeholders to support case planning, service coordination, and ongoing monitoring of families participating in the State Opioid Response Program. Collaborates with judges, attorneys, child welfare professionals, service providers, and case management staff to ensure coordinated service delivery and successful program outcomes.

6. Documentation, Data Management, and Reporting – Essential Function

Maintains timely and accurate case documentation, client records, and program data in accordance with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations. Collects and analyzes program data, monitors outcomes, prepares required grant reports, and ensures compliance with State Opioid Response grant deliverables and documentation standards.

7. On-Call Rotation – Essential Function

Participates in the agency's on-call rotation as assigned.

8. Other Duties as Assigned

Performs other related duties as assigned, including assisting with special projects, supporting agency initiatives, training staff when appropriate, and performing higher-level responsibilities for developmental purposes.

Behavioral Competencies

1. Analytical Problem Resolution

Applies systematic problem-solving techniques to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions using sound judgment and critical thinking.

2. Analytical Thinking

Collects information from multiple sources, analyzes complex situations, identifies root causes, and develops practical recommendations to improve services and outcomes.

3. Strategic Perspective

Maintains a broad organizational perspective while balancing long-term program goals with day-to-day operational responsibilities. Recognizes the impact of decisions on families, partners, and system performance.

4. Influence and Communication

Builds collaborative relationships and effectively communicates with diverse stakeholders. Presents information clearly, facilitates consensus, and promotes engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

5. Teamwork and Collaboration

Works collaboratively with colleagues, families, community partners, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Contributes positively to team discussions, supports continuous improvement, and promotes a culture of collaboration.

6. Decisiveness

Uses available information to make timely, informed decisions, particularly in complex or high-pressure situations, while maintaining sound professional judgment.

7. Cultural Responsiveness

Demonstrates respect for and sensitivity to cultural, social, and economic diversity. Provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the unique needs of families.

8. Ethics and Professionalism

Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, accountability, and respect in all interactions. Upholds agency policies, confidentiality standards, and the principles and values of the System of Care by practicing strengths-based, family-centered, solution-focused, and collaborative approaches.

Business Experience

1. Strengths-Based, Family-Centered Practice

Demonstrated commitment to strengths-based, family-centered practices and the principles of the System of Care.

2. Clinical Services Management Experience

Two years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, clinical services coordination, care coordination, case management, or related services required.

3. Communication and Organizational Skills

Strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills required to effectively collaborate with community partners, facilitate meetings, provide training, and build productive working relationships.

4. Grant-Funded Program Experience

Experience working within grant-funded programs, including data collection, reporting requirements, and outcome monitoring preferred.

5. Technology and Data Reporting Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, electronic case management systems, and data reporting tools required.

6. Valid Driver's License

Valid driver's license required to travel throughout the county and other designated service locations.

Education and Experience Requirements

·Master's Degree in Social Sciences or a related field required.

·CAC, CAP, MCAP, or other relevant certification preferred.

·Two years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, clinical services coordination, care coordination, case management, or related services required.

·Experience working within grant-funded programs, including data collection, reporting requirements, and outcome monitoring preferred.

Physical Requirements:

1.Sitting

2.Standing

3.Reading

4.Speaking

5.Listening

6.Typing

7.Writing

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Family Partnerships of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. These employers also maintain Drug-Free Workplaces. Requests for Auxiliary Aids for Hearing Impaired or Limited English Proficiency Candidates may be made with a minimum of five (5) days notice to C. Hernandez at (321) 752-4650.