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Senior Social Services Coordinator (DOH/PHD/SE #11563)

Salary

 

$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly

$55,273 - $82,909 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

 
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

The Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) Program is a CDC Funded initiative housed within the NMDOH. Its purpose is to reduce fatal and nonfatal drug overdoses by using timely data, prevention strategies, and community partnerships.  New Mexico Department of Health/Public Health Division/ Injury & Violence Prevention / Substance Use - Related Programs/Overdose Prevention (OD2A)

Why does the job exist?

 
OD2A focuses on translating overdose surveillance data into actionable prevention efforts, with an emphasis on equity, harm reduction, and evidence-based interventions.  The OD2A Overdose Prevention Coordinator position exists because overdose deaths are preventable - but only when data, strategy, and community action are interconnected.  This position ensures that overdose data leads to timely, coordinated, and equitable prevention action.  The coordinator will oversee the implementation of grant activities, tracks outcomes, and milestones, and ensures compliance, reporting, and sustainability.

How does it get done?

 
This position will support community-based initiatives to reduce the drug overdose death rates in the southeastern New Mexico region.  This position will provide technical assistance to the Overdose Data to Action in States (OD2A-S) community partners on drug overdose prevention, Medication for opioid use disorder, and linkage to care with regional resources and contribute to the achievement of the New Mexico Department of Health strategic goals by participating in local health councils, alliances and coalition initiatives for drug overdose prevention. This position will assist in the monitoring of contractors to improve overdose trends in New Mexico.  Actively participate in regularly scheduled Health Promotion meetings and support activities (programs, clinics) including annual Southeast New Mexico meeting, State Health Improvement Plan, Public Health Accreditation, and additional tasks as assigned.

Who are the customers?

 
This position will serve the New Mexico southeastern demographic population.  It will focus on the people at highest risk of overdose.   People who use drugs, people with substance use disorder, people most recently discharged from hospitals, jails or treatment and communities experiencing disproportionate overdose harm.  Coordinators work will also ensure that naloxone is available, and prevention efforts take place.

Ideal Candidate

 
- Strong understanding of substance use disorder and overdose prevention strategies
- Working knowledge of harm reduction principles
- Experience translating data into actionable prevention strategies
- Ability to coordinate across public health, behavioral health, and community partners
- Grant management - contract overseeing
- Working in partnership with multiple agencies and diverse populations.
- Keeping stakeholders in the southeast region effectively engaged.

Minimum Qualification

 
Associate's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Family Studies/Services, Social Sciences, or Human Services and one (1) year of experience as a social work assistant and/or in social or community coordination, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, and/or behavioral health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico, or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.  Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.  Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.  Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay may be required

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Agency Contact Information: Laurie Dudek (575) 626-3461 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Date Posted
01/28/2026
Job Reference
160242
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Roswell, NM
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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