Learning Collaborative Coordinator

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The Plymouth-Area Rural Opioid Training (PAROT) Collaborative is funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Rural Community Opioid Response Program – Northern Borders Rural Workforce (R-CORP NBRW) 4-year training grant. The Plymouth State University Social Work Program oversees grant activities in partnership with the Plymouth locations of Archways, Lakes Region Mental Health Centers, and Mid-State Health. The project has two main aims: implementing a learning community supporting and expanding provision of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD); and preparing up to 5 undergraduate Social Work students for entry into the behavioral health workforce through a 1-year Behavioral Health Fellowship program students will apply for in the junior year and participate in during the senior year, including practicum placements with the community partners.

The Learning Collaborative Coordinator (LCC) is a 12-month position that will be responsible for all aspects of planning and implementing all medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) learning community seminars. The LCC will collaborate with network agency contacts and Social Work Program to oversee and support placement of undergraduate Social Work student interns with network partners. The LCC is expected to participate in sponsor-related meetings, training, and activities as required by sponsor. The LCC will assist Project Director with other implementation duties as directed. The Learning Collaborative Coordinator reports to the Project Director. The position is not considered essential PSU staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

(70%)

Planning and implementing all medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) learning community seminars, which includes:

• Identifying relevant content in consultation with Project Director and community partners.
• Contracting with appropriate speakers and content experts.
• Event planning logistics such as securing space, ensuring tech needs are in place, coordinating refreshments, and additional tasks as needed to run a successful training event.
• Securing continuing education credit approval from related disciplines such as Medical, Nursing, Social Work, and Alcohol and Drug Counseling.

(20%)

Participating in sponsor-related meetings, training, and activities as required by sponsor, including:

• Participating in quarterly PAROT Collaborative meetings.
• Attending monthly grant technical assistance virtual meetings.
• Participating in all aspects of data collection and reporting as required by the funding sponsor.
• Attending the annual convening of grantees in Washington, DC as required by sponsor.
• Assisting with sponsor-related annual or semi-annual written report preparation and submission.

(10%)

• Collaborating with network agency contacts and Social Work Program to oversee and support placement of undergraduate Social Work student interns with network partners.
• Assist Project Director with other grant-related implementation duties as directed.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• MSW degree.
• At least 2 years' experience in Social Work practicum education processes, including recruiting new internship sites and supervisors, training and providing ongoing support of internship supervisors, guiding students throughout the process of securing and completing their internship.
• At least 2 years' experience planning and implementing continuing professional education offerings.
• Demonstrated ability to secure CE approval from appropriate professional organizations.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills and experience managing reporting and tracking processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in behavioral health settings and/or with populations typically served in behavioral health settings.
• Knowledge of unique challenges and needs addressing rural substance use.
• Independent licensure in mental health and/or alcohol and drug counseling.

Compensation Pay Range:

$45/hour

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU's 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00

Location:

Plymouth