Title: MAT Coordinator (Medication Assisted Treatment Coordinator): Central Administration #01398

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $64,459 - $105,711

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:DOC Headquarters

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To enhance substance use disorder programs and services in correctional centers and Community Corrections Alternative Programs (CCAPs) within the Virginia Department of Corrections that create opportunities for individuals to live healthy, safe and successful lives. Promote public safety by combating the opioid epidemic and fentanyl poisoning through enhanced services for those with a substance use disorder.

To serve as a lead for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) within the Virginia
Department of Corrections. This role ensures collaboration between medical services and substance use disorder treatment programs, for care coordination. To partner with other state agencies to advance services specific to treatment options and opioid overdose reversal medications. To increase post release continuum of care planning for inmates/probationers engaging in medication assisted treatment. To increase education surrounding medication assisted treatment to staff, inmates and probationers.

Minimum Qualifications

Possesses strong working knowledge of opioid use and addiction, along with knowledge and
experience working with Medication Assisted Treatment with antagonist, agonist, and partial agonist substances. Knowledge regarding criminal justice systems and Probationer and Parolees in the criminal justice system. Must have the skills to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must have experience supervising staff and performing coaching as necessary. Must be able to serve as a liaison between agency personnel, inmates/probationers, and treatment providers. Must have strong presentation skills and experience facilitating training and offering leadership.

Additional Considerations

Working experience in substance use field, specifically with Medication Assisted Treatment provider. Must possess be eligible for substance abuse certification through a national or state certification board. Working experience in the field of criminal justice.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-641-9840

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.