Opioid Support Analyst

Pay Grade: J Job Code: EDP
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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
  – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
  – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

The designated Public Health Analyst (PHA) will assist with the development and implementation of local/district opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance overdose prevention, and response strategies, including enrollment facilitation of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Overdose Detention Mapping Application Program (ODMAP). The role requires the ability to deliver well‑structured, engaging trainings and presentations to various audiences. This position will represent the Northeast Health District Opioid Prevention Program through meetings, conference calls, email exchanges, and will work to close the gap between local law enforcement and state public health.

• Develop multi‑sector partnerships (i.e., prescribers, dispensers, first responders, prevention, and treatment professionals, etc.) and collaborations with both district staff (i.e., emergency preparedness and epidemiology, etc.) and existing coalitions or through development of a new coalition to address opioid overdose prevention and response in the District communities.
• Facilitate collaboration with law enforcement and first responders (i.e., Fire, EMS) to introduce, assess interest in, and enroll in Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program (ODMAP) and Bio Spatial.
• Collaborate with first responders and law enforcement towards efforts that include outbreak response planning, data sharing, join initiatives, and policy considerations. Encourage enrollment into ODMAP and Bio Spatial.
• Participate in monthly District PHA Conference Calls and other required calls as necessary to obtain project updates from DPH and share successes/challenges and attend DPH‑sponsored trainings and events. Communicate findings with partners and leadership.
• Complete monthly reports, and other required reports/documents (i.e., temporary reassignment template) and submit to DPH via the Knack application.
• Develop and maintain an up‑to‑date prevention and treatment provider resource list specific to the District to disseminate among partners and public.
• If requested, participate in at least one Statewide Opioid Strategic Plan Workgroup.
• Support and/or lead local opioid or substance misuse response initiatives identified by the District.
• Identify high‑need areas or high‑need populations within the district that are more at‑risk for opioid overdose, in collaboration with local coalitions, community partners, and the DPH Drug Surveillance Unit.
• Develop a final version of a local and/or district‑level strategic plan(s) to address opioid overdose prevention and response.
• Effectively use slides, graphics, and narrative techniques to engage audiences during naloxone trainings and public speaking events.
• Develop and maintain an up‑to‑date district‑level…