Job Description

Requisition No: 876841

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: State Opioid Response Youth Services Coordinator OPS - 60934074

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60934074

Salary: $28.85 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026

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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) isthe state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE, BONIFAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, OR JACKSONVILLE REGIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE.

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as the State Opioid Response Youth Services Coordinator OPS within the Programs unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide ongoing technical assistance (TA) to program sites to ensure evidence-based practices are implemented with fidelity.
• Support staff in identifying opportunities for youth-led decision-making in areas not governed by evidence-based models.
• Offer guidance on integrating youth voice into all aspects of program design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for program staff on key frameworks including System of Care and Wraparound services.
• Coordinate external training opportunities and collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance staff competencies.
• Create tools and resources that promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered practices.
• Assist program sites in establishing structures that elevate youth voice, such as advisory boards, peer leadership roles, and participatory planning processes.
• Ensure youth are actively involved in shaping their recovery plans and program activities.
• Promote a culture of respect, autonomy, and collaboration between youth and service providers.
• Monitor program activities to ensure alignment with evidence-based models and youth-driven approaches.
• Support data collection and reporting efforts related to program fidelity, youth outcomes, and service effectiveness.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance program impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Ability To:

• Engage cooperatively and professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously with agility and precision.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to succeed both independently and with minimal direction.
• Understand and align with the vision of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program, executing projects, assignments, and policy updates accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate effectively within a team while also excelling when working independently.
• Analyze challenges and propose thoughtful, practical solutions to complex problems.
• Conduct thorough research to identify and recommend the most strategic and effective course of action—the best “yes.”

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge and strong understanding of youth development, recovery-oriented care, and evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and the ability to develop training materials.
• Knowledge of commonly used software, such as Word and Excel
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to delivering training and technical assistance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to the preparation of contracts and grants.
• Ability to organize and prepare written data into logical and correct format.
• Ability to maintain files.
• Ability to prepare correspondence.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to travel.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degreefrom a college or university is preferred in social work, psychology, human services, youth development, public health or a related field and 4 years of experience in youth services, behavioral health, housing programs, or wraparound coordination.
• A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, prioritizing applicants with a Youth Endorsement.
• Strong understanding of youth development, recovery-oriented care, and evidence-based practices.
• Experience delivering training and technical assistance to multidisciplinary teams.

Candidate Profile (application) Requirements:

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first:
• Any and all State of Florida jobs
• Any and all Florida University jobs
• All periods of employment
• Periods of unemployment
• Gaps 3 months or more*
• Education
• Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENTOnly US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.