Job Opportunities in United States


September 11, 2024

State of Indiana

Indianapolis

FULL TIME


Suicide and Overdose Fatality Programs Director

Work for Indiana


Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.



At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.



About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
:
The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.


Role Overview
:
This position creates a unique opportunity to develop and implement programming throughout the state to prevent Hoosiers from dying by suicide or overdose. This job involves working with key stakeholders on statewide projects to truly impact local communities. This position plays a key role in community-based public health prevention.


Salary Statement
:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.


A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
  • Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
  • Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, or to increase productivity.
  • Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
  • Recommend and implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
  • Prepare reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.
  • Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified program.
  • Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
  • Develop, train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
  • Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
  • Serve on boards of directors and management committees.
  • Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
  • Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
  • Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either
  • a Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or
  • a Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience, or
  • a Associate’s Degree with 7+ years of experience, or
  • at least 9+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
  • Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
  • Extensive knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services.
  • Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
  • Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
  • Ability to present to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
  • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
  • Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
  • Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.


Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
  • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
  • Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
  • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
  • Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
  • Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
  • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
    • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
    • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Group life insurance
  • Referral Bonus program
  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Free Parking for most positions
  • Free Linked In Learning access


Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.


If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.



The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.


Latest Job Opportunities


October 29, 2024

TEKsystems
Customer Service Representative

Berlin

TEMPORARY

View Details

October 29, 2024

Vaco
Tax Analyst

Greenwich

View Details

October 29, 2024

Actalent
Lab Technician - Entry Level No Experience Needed

Windham

FULL TIME

View Details

October 29, 2024

Actalent
Manufacturing Manager

Danbury

FULL TIME

View Details

October 29, 2024

Onsite Women's Health
Mammography Coordinator

Manchester

FULL TIME

View Details

October 29, 2024

Onsite Women's Health
Breast Imaging Support Specialist

Westport

FULL TIME

View Details

October 29, 2024

WALGREENS
Emerging Store Manager

Torrington

FULL TIME

View Details

October 29, 2024

LTIMindtree
.Net – Full stack Developer

Hartford

View Details

October 29, 2024

Yale University
Laboratory Assistant/Transporter

New Haven

FULL TIME

View Details

October 29, 2024

Yale University
Administrative Assistant

New Haven

FULL TIME

View Details

Similar Jobs


September 12, 2024

Anchorage School District
Paraprofessional Educator Special Education Special Programs Preschool

Anchorage

FULL TIME

View Details

September 14, 2024

State of Idaho
Programs Bureau Chief Continuum of Care - CYFS

Boise

FULL TIME

View Details

September 3, 2024

State of Indiana
Director of Programs

Indianapolis

FULL TIME

View Details

August 29, 2024

AmeriCorps
Suicide Prevention in the Heartland: Stronger than the Storm

FULL TIME

View Details

September 10, 2024

Salem Keizer Public School District
Grant Coordinator Oregon Pre-kindergarten, Salem Family Literacy, Kindergarten Readiness Programs 2024-25 - Early Childhood Education

TEMPORARY

View Details

September 7, 2024

WALGREENS
Manager Store Care Programs

Deerfield

View Details

New Jobs from This Company


September 14, 2024

State of Indiana
Psychiatric Medical Director

Madison

FULL TIME

View Details

September 13, 2024

State of Indiana
Audit Payment Specialist

Indianapolis

FULL TIME

View Details

September 13, 2024

State of Indiana
Arson Investigator

Muncie

FULL TIME

View Details

September 13, 2024

State of Indiana
Correctional Training Officer

La Porte

FULL TIME

View Details

September 13, 2024

State of Indiana
Food & Beverage - Turkey Run Inn

Marshall

PART TIME & FULL TIME

View Details