Overdose Data to Action Navigator

Box Elder, MT
Full Time
Prevention
Entry Level
Position Summary
The OD2A (Overdose Data to Action) Navigator plays a critical role in connecting individuals impacted by substance use—including people who use drugs (PWUD) and those at risk of overdose—to harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support. This position will build relationships with providers to improve access to life saving support systems for people who use drugs and people at risk of opioid overdose.

Major Duties
  • Participate in Program Training
    • Complete all required program training on harm reduction principles and strategies, stigma and bias, trust building, boundaries, MOUD (Medication for Opioid Use Disorder), shared decision making, client engagement, overdose recognition and response training.
  • Apply training concepts in daily practice to enhance quality of care and professional effectiveness.
  • Engage in Weekly Community of Practice
    • Participate actively in a statewide, virtual Community of Practice (CoP) with other OD2A Navigators.
    • Share challenges, strategies, and lessons learned to strengthen the collective impact of the navigation network.
    • Support peer learning by contributing to discussions and offering insights from local experience.
  • Conduct Focused Environmental Scan
    • Conduct and regularly update a community environmental scan to identify available services, emerging needs, and system barriers.
    • Engage with local providers, organizations, and community members to build collaborative relationships.
    • Document findings to inform linkage-to-care strategies and OD2A program development.
  • Develop and Strengthen Linkages to Care
    • Provide person-centered navigation for individuals with substance use disorder or at risk of overdose.
    • Coordinate referrals and warm handoffs to harm reduction, treatment (including MOUD), medical, housing, food, transportation, and other support services.
    • Maintain updated knowledge of local and regional resources and build strong referral partnerships.
    • Track outcomes and follow up with clients when possible, to ensure continuity of care.
  • Track, Document, and Evaluate
    • Use standardized tools to document encounters, referrals, naloxone distribution, and participant outcomes.
    • Collect and share qualitative data, including success stories and participant experiences, to highlight program impact.
    • Participate in evaluation and continuous improvement activities, which may include presentations or story sharing in meetings, reports, or online forums.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting many paths to recovery and support services. Willingness to work with people who are actively using substances.
  • Experience working with individuals who use drugs or communities affected by substance use and personal or professional experience with recovery, harm reduction, or peer support.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build trust while maintaining
  • professional boundaries.
  • Ability to initiate and maintain partnerships across diverse systems (public health, healthcare, social services, and community organizations).
  • Basic computer skills and ability to accurately document data using online systems.
  • Willingness to travel locally for outreach and training and participate in online meetings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with local resources including healthcare, treatment, and social service systems.
  • Experience with community outreach, case management, or navigation roles.
  • Basic knowledge of Medicaid, MOUD, and overdose prevention resources.

Disclaimer

This employment announcement does not contain a comprehensive description of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with necessity. Applicants with credentials that do not meet the minimum qualification for this position will not be considered. Rocky Boy Health Center Human Resources disclaims responsibility for ensuring the completion of application packages, considering only those applications received in proper and completed form before the 4:00 PM closing date for the advertised position. This employment announcement is subject to change depending on budget availability and organizational priorities. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and pre-employment drug test, with successful applicants being subject to a 60-day probationary period.

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