Community Health and Opioid Response Specialist

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Facility Contract Services (FCS) is a Florida-based contract services company that employs and manages personnel for municipal clients. Our staffing services include administrative support, clerical, accounting, payroll, billing, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, human resources, supervisory roles, utility services, water and wastewater plant operations, property and general services management, building and landscape maintenance, parks and recreation, and senior and community services. FCS specializes in municipal privatization through a task-based approach aimed at improving productivity and efficiency.

JOB SUMMARY:
This position leads Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue's integrated community health, safety, and risk reduction initiatives. The role blends community paramedicine, harm reduction, public education, and emergency response coordination. The Program Manager ensures seamless collaboration among EMS, law enforcement, hospitals, behavioral health agencies, and community partners to reduce health risks, support recovery, and enhance community resilience.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Direct operational planning, implementation, and evaluation of community health and safety programs.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures in line with best practices and national CRR (Community Risk Reduction) standards.
• Oversee opioid and behavioral health response initiatives, including naloxone (Narcan) distribution, harm reduction strategies, and post-overdose follow-up.
• Deliver in-home, non-emergent care follow-up and connect residents to medical, behavioral, and social services including opioid related incidents.
• Lead city-wide health and safety campaigns (Opioid awareness and harm reduction, fire safety, fall prevention, disaster preparedness, water safety).
• Conduct public education and training programs including CPR, First Aid, overdose response, opioid awareness and preparedness workshops.
• Manage the City's AED program, including placement, inspections, training, and compliance.
• Collect and analyze data to evaluate outcomes, guide strategies, and support grant applications.
• Represent the department at schools, civic groups, community events, and health fairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, EMS, Nursing, Social Work, Emergency Management, or related field preferred (Associate's with extensive experience may be considered).
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in community health, emergency response coordination, or public safety program management.
• Experience with harm reduction, behavioral health, and/or community paramedicine preferred.
• Licensed Florida Paramedic or Registered Nurse (preferred).
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• CPR/ACLS Instructor (preferred or obtainable within 6 months)
• Community Paramedicine Certification and FEMA ICS/NIMS certifications (preferred or obtainable).
• Strong leadership and collaboration across multiple agencies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public presentation skills.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management, substance use disorder treatment, and injury prevention.
• Ability to analyze and apply community health data for strategic planning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Frequent use of hands to operate and control office equipment such as computers, phones, and other standard office tools.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending, or reaching may be required.
• May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The work is performed in a professional office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures.

BENEFITS: One of the many advantages of working with the Vesta Property Services family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Facility Contract Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Facility Contract Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Facility Contract Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.