Job Description

This position will serve as the Program Coordinator for the statewide Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review (SOFR) Program within the division of Fatality Review and Prevention at the Indiana Department of Health. The SOFR Program Coordinator will assist with meeting SOFR Program objectives by providing hands-on support and information to local SOFR teams and supporting suicide and overdose intervention and prevention initiatives at the state level. The Program Coordinator will assist with preparing case abstractions, facilitating virtual and in-person local team review meetings, and entering case data. The Program Coordinator will assist the Program Manager with conducting suicide and overdose prevention activities. The Program Coordinator will assist in the practical applications of SOFR efforts to increase local and state understanding of overdose and suicide fatality trends and opportunities for intervention and prevention. The Program Coordinator will ensure the timely entry of high-quality data, will promote and follow SOFR best practices, and will collaborate with SOFR Program staff to meet the needs of local SOFR teams and share their successes. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: \xc2\xb7 Assist with data collection for and through local fatality review teams \xc2\xb7 Abstract case information \xc2\xb7 Facilitate virtual and in-person local Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Team meetings, as applicable \xc2\xb7 Enter case information into the national OFR database \xc2\xb7 Assist in writing grant applications and reports for the SOFR Program \xc2\xb7 Establish high level collaborative relationships with local stakeholders that could include First Responder Agencies, Department of Child Services, county health departments, minority health coalitions, and other public and non-profit agencies and community partners. \xc2\xb7 Collaborate with FRP team members and participate in statewide reviews, when applicable. \xc2\xb7 Provide training and guidance to local OFR teams to ensure best practice in case ascertainment, case review, and data collection o Attend local review meetings o Provide guidance on effective team development, including mandatory members o Train local SOFR team coordinators in data collection and data entry into statewide data repository o Ensure high level of confidentiality is maintained o Anticipate and respond to SOFR team technical assistance needs \xc2\xb7 Assist the Program Manager in overseeing reporting requirements from local SOFR teams o Maintain and update all records collected for case review, as necessary o Assist local SOFR teams in case ascertainment and initiation, as necessary o Maintain database of completed cases o Communicate daily with local SOFR to obtain case information, as necessary o Contact proper departments to obtain supplemental reports \xc2\xb7 Facilitate collaboration between local OFR teams and local strategic planning efforts. o Act as a liaison between local SOFR teams and resources aimed at lessening the burden of overdose and injury/death in their community o Maintain knowledge of up-to-date recommendations, resources o Aggregate recommendations from local OFR teams and share with stakeholders and Program Manager at the state level \xc2\xb7 Create forms, write OFR program guidance documents, communicate local SOFR team status and needs to Program Manager \xc2\xb7 Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: . \xc2\xb7 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required \xc2\xb7 Knowledge of the organization and function of state and local health agencies \xc2\xb7 Ability to communicate complex public health theories and principles, both orally and in writing; \xc2\xb7 Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with other program stakeholders in both the private and public sectors. \xc2\xb7 Ability to evaluate and interpret data \xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to work independently to complete tasks \xc2\xb7 Demonstrated ability to coordinate with a team for joint projects \xc2\xb7 Demonstrated experience with managing multiple ongoing projects while successfully completing work assignments \xc2\xb7 Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office PowerPoint; Word; Excel; Publisher or Access. Incumbent exercises extensive judgment and creativity to adapt agency\xe2\x80\x99s goals and procedures. Incumbent must develop programs and policies to handle new or unusual situations that impact upon the program area and ultimately the entire agency. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: Incumbent does not have any supervisory responsibilities or direct reports. Difficulty of Work: This position requires significant attention to detail and the ability to work with internal and external partners. The incumbent must also be able to resolve problems, logically develop ideas, interpret policy, and have superb oral and written skills. Responsibility: Incumbent has high level responsibility for ensuring agency compliance with Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Program requirements. Reports to the Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review Program Manager. Personal Work Relationships: Incumbent works with department staff, legal counsel and public, state and federal representatives, and other stakeholders in the private sector for the purpose of developing and monitoring effective development of OFR program and subsequent case review. Physical Effort: Position is primarily a desk job; however, statewide travel is required. Requires extensive computer use and ability to be mobile in small -onfined spaces. The incumbent must be able to lift and transport boxes and case materials. Working Conditions: Incumbent works in a hybrid-format. Extensive in-state travel is required with some overnight travel possible. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver\'s License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46204

• Health insurance