Local Government Opioid Settlement Liaison

Company: DHRM
Location: Halifax
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Local Government Opioid Settlement Liaison State Role Title: W19212 Hiring Range: Up to $35 per hour Pay Band: 5 Agency: Opioid Abatement Authority Location: Central Office Agency Website: www.oaa.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties A unique opportunity exists to join the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority’s (OAA) high performance team as a part-time (hourly) Local Government Opioid Settlement Liaison. The purpose of the OAA is to abate and remediate the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth through financial support in the form of grants, donations, or other assistance, for efforts to treat, prevent, and reduce opioid use and misuse. The OAA is an independent authority, governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors and all of its employees are considered At-Will. Additional information is available on OAA’s website (https://www.oaa.virginia.gov/about/). The OAA is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a part-time (approximately 24 hours per week) Local Government Opioid Settlement Liaison supporting cities and counties in OAA’s Central Region of Virginia. A map and list of the cities and counties in this region is available on OAA’s website: (https://www.oaa.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/oaa/documents/Local-Govt-LiaisonCentralMap.pdf). The candidate must: • live in one of the OAA Central Region’s cities or counties, • be able to work remotely from home, • have a valid Virginia driver’s license, • have reliable transportation, • be able to travel within the region regularly • be able to travel occasionally (sometimes overnight) to the OAA office in downtown Richmond and to other parts of the state for workshops, conferences, OAA events, etc. The OAA will provide: • technology (laptop, cell phone, etc.) for work, • mileage reimbursement at the GSA rate for privately owned automobiles, • per-diem and lodging for any overnight travel. The ideal candidate will have expertise in public health, grant management, financial planning, and/or community engagement, with proven experience in managing government-funded programs, budget development, and stakeholder communication. This position provides technical assistance and support to local governments and community organizations. This position does not provide direct services to persons with, at risk of, or recovering from substance use/mental health disorders. Key Responsibilities Grant Support and Administration: • Guide local governments, coalitions, and service providers (virtually and in-person) through the OAA grant process, including applications, funding models, and reporting requirements. • Provide education on grant policies, budget management, and financial strategies. • Review and evaluate grant applications, work with applicants to resolve issues, provide funding recommendations Stakeholder Engagement: • Serve as a liaison to local governments, community service boards, and other stakeholders. • Conduct presentations to elected officials, coalitions, and community organizations. Program Development: • Support the creation of sustainable abatement strategies aligned with opioid settlement funds. • Review and evaluate grant reports, track objectives and performance measures, and ensure compliance with terms and conditions including site visits and performance audits. Research and Reporting: • Develop reports, analyze data, and share findings to highlight program successes and areas for improvement. • Assist local governments in “telling the story” of their abatement projects. This position requires a strong personal and professional commitment to building relationships across the Commonwealth with local and state government representatives, service providers, patient advocates, law enforcement personnel, and numerous other stakeholders. Diplomacy and a focus on customer service are expectations. The OAA is staffed with a small team of flexible, hard-wording professionals who are committed to the mission of saving lives and helping communities recover from the opioid epidemic. OAA staff exemplify stewardship of public trust, guard against waste and inefficiency, and perform duties in a transparent manner. The team is tightly connected and very collaborative. All staff members “wear multiple hats” and willingly and proactively complete a wide variety of duties as needed. The team environment requires all employees to bring ideas forward and help identify creative solutions. This is an open until filled recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Required: • Demonstrated experience in grant management, program administration, and/or public health. • Experience with substance use disorder abatement programs, which may include prevention, harm reduction, treatment, criminal justice diversion, and/or recovery. • Knowledge of state and local government operations as well as the roles and functions of towns, cities, counties, community service boards, health districts, constitutional officers, etc. • Excellent communication skills in writing and public speaking, including developing and leading training, technical assistance, and/or presentations in person or via virtual platform to diverse audiences • Demonstrated ability to establish strong relationships with key customers, including but not limited to Virginia local governments, state agencies that provide medical and behavioral health services, as well as non-profit and private entities. • Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply state and federal laws, guidelines, and regulations. • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint. • Valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for travel. • Maintain residence and home office in city or county in OAA Central Region Additional Considerations • Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related field (human services, psychology, counseling, social work, healthcare), or equivalent applicable experience and training. • Experience working with Virginia local governments, community service boards, and/or state agencies. • Knowledge of behavioral health trends, public policy, and opioid settlement processes. • Experience in reviewing programmatic requests and/or grant submissions to evaluate and assess the requests, screening those requests against a set of priorities, and developing recommendations. • Certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) • Working knowledge of medication treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder. • Considerable expertise and in-depth experience with substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery. • Experience advising and/or creating partnerships with local governments and/or regional organizations. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov. Contact Information Name: Cara Moisan Phone: N/A Email: cmoisan@voaa.us - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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