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Manager Salary: $30,000 - $40,000 DOE. HIPS is an equal opportunity employer Reports to: Director of Programs Supervises: 1 intern, Outreach Assistant (PT) 2 Syringe Exchange Assistants (PT), 40 volunteers Updated: November 2009 HIPS seeks an Outreach Manager to direct and conduct and our mobile based outreach and education program. The ideal candidate is creative with leadership skills and possesses the ability to work as part of a team, with experience in providing harm reduction based outreach, volunteer management and mentorship, and health education to sex workers, LGBT individuals, and drug users. Individuals with nontraditional experience are encouraged to apply. Must be willing to work late nights and weekends and have good driving record. Send resume to HIPS@HIPS.org by 11/30/2009 please, no calls. SUMMARY HIPS Outreach is a mobile and foot and fixed site based outreach program that provides health and risk reduction counseling, syringe exchange, information, materials and referrals to individuals who engage in street based sex work in Washington D.C. HIPS Outreach is the front line program in our mission to assist female, male and transgender sex workers in leading healthy lives. Utilizing a harm reduction model, HIPS programs help sex workers address the impact that discrimination, HIV/AIDS, sexual health, poverty, drug use and violence have on their lives. The Outreach Manager is responsible for conducting and managing all program activities. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The position requires knowledge of outreach strategies, syringe exchange, and HIV prevention techniques, the ability to design and implement HIV prevention education programs and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. The position also requires a valid driver's license and good driving record. Experience working with sex workers, drug users, managing, training mentoring and motivating volunteers, 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. The Outreach Manager conducts outreach at least one evening per week in addition to weekly office hours. Position is for one year, with likelihood of renewal based on funding. Salary is mid 30's - 40 DOE. |