New Job Regional Opioid Project Manager In Montana

CLASS TITLE: Project Manager FLSA: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Administration SALARY: $45,000/year

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Crisis Coordinator

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: This person will serve as the temporary full time

Regional Opioid Project Manager under the Opioid Education and Naloxone Distribution

Program. This person would conduct outreach to 8 southeastern counties and tribes. The goals of

the Project Manager is to reduce opioid overdose deaths, and increase equitable access to

naloxone, increase the number of individuals trained to administer naloxone. The Project

Manager would integrate harm reduction philosophies in their region, increase awareness of

prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery resources, as well as pilot the effectiveness

of using a hub and spoke model for disseminating opioid education and naloxone.

This position is a grant funded, temporary full-time position beginning May 2023 and ends

September 29, 2024.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE: 

Conduct outreach to each county and tribe within a region. 

Provide education, communication, and resources across
region. 

Participate in all required trainings, kickoff and closeout
meetings. 

Participate in monthly community of practice with other
OENDP regional hubs in Montana. 

Develop and implement a project work plan for region. 

Participate in data collection efforts and evaluation. 

Submit financial invoices, progress updates and other.
reporting as outlined in Table 1.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Must have ability to communicate orally and in writing, to speak clearly, and possess

people skills and have the ability to work with private and government agencies to

coordinate services to the individual client and the public; 

Physical requirements require prolonged sitting and may require lifting up to 35#’s

(greater with assistance); 

Work is performed in an office setting; 

Must possess a valid Montana Operator’s License 

Performs related work as required or directed.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Must possess high school diploma, with preference given to Bachelor’s level or advanced

degree; 

Minimum of three (1) years of professional work experience in project management,

finance, business management or related field with managerial experience preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any

non-essential job function.