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Advocacy Program Manager Salary: $30,000 - $40,000 DOE. HIPS is an equal opportunity employer Reports to: Director of Programs Supervises: 3 part-time staff, 1 intern, hotline and crisis intervention volunteers Updated: November 2009 HIPS seeks a Client Advocacy Program Manager to direct and conduct our in-house Client Advocacy Program. The ideal candidate has a degree in social work and background in harm reduction based counseling and referral linkage with marginalized populations, program management and program staff supervision and with experience in providing harm reduction based counseling, volunteer management and mentorship, to sex workers, LGBT individuals, and drug users. Individuals with nontraditional experience are encouraged to apply. Send resume and cover letter to HIPS@HIPS.org by 11/30/2009 please, no calls. SUMMARY HIPS Client Advocacy program is designed to assist sex workers in reaching and setting goals that assist them in leading healthy lives. Specifically, the program provides one on one counseling, referrals and assistance in crisis to male, female and transgender individuals that engage in sex work. The program also houses HIPS HIV Testing, Counseling and Referral program, and our “Trans-in-Formation” Diversion Program. The program provides these services through in-house and crisis based counseling, a 24-hour hotline, and 24-hour crisis intervention services. The Client Advocacy Program Manager is responsible for managing daily operations of the Client Advocacy program, conducting direct services as part of the Client Advocacy team, and supervising and mentoring part time staff. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The position requires knowledge of local community resources and strong counseling and case management skills. This position is on-call 24 hours a day, and Experience in providing crisis intervention services is strongly preferred. Experience working with sex workers, harm-reduction philosophy, anti-discrimination strategies, and community organizing preferred. Individuals with industry experience are encouraged to apply. WORKING CONDITIONS This is a full time (40 Hours/week) position with flexible hours and full benefits. Position is for one year, with likelihood of renewal based on funding. |