Open Job Announcements:
HIPS is currently hiring for the following positions:
Overdose Response Specialist
Salary: $18.00 / hour based on 40 hours per week
Benefits: HIPS comprehensive benefits package includes: 100% employer sponsored medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, accrued paid time off beginning on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous full time employment with HIPS, health flexible spending account, 401K retirement plan, and free short and long term disability insurance.
Direct Reports: 4-7 Peer Educators
Reports to: Mobile Services Manager
HIPS is hiring for an Overdose Response Specialist who will oversee HIPS overdose response efforts. This position is an integral part of the HIPS Mobile Services department which delivers street based services including case management, syringe access,
overdose prevention, sex worker outreach and linkages and referrals which are carried out through our
Mobile Outreach van and at community sites during daytime and overnight hours. The Mobile Services program is
responsible for exchanging 300,000 syringes, delivering 300,000 condoms, and making 8,000 contacts on
the streets with drug users and sex workers. In 2017, HIPS expanded it's harm reduction programs to include life saving overdose education activities including Naloxone distribution. The Overdose Response Specialist is responsible for coordination of HIPS overdose education activities. These activities will include: delivering Naloxone training to partners, stakeholders, and future collaborators, providing quality control for all HIPS overdose response efforts, lead a team of Peers through a community based, client centered approach to overdose education and Naloxone distribution. Make a big impact on our community by distributing approximately 350 Overdose Prevention kits per month through direct and secondary distribution.
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and resume as separate PDF attachments in an email with the subject “OD Response Specialist - LAST NAME” to work@hips.org
*Emails missing one of these items or sent in the incorrect file format will not be considered*
Deadline to Apply: July 29, 2017. No phone calls please.
Housing Navigation Coordinator
Salary: $38,000 - $40,000
Benefits: HIPS comprehensive benefits package includes: 100% employer sponsored medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, accrued paid time off beginning on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous full time employment with HIPS, health flexible spending account, 401K retirement plan, and free short and long term disability insurance.
Direct Reports: 2 Full Time Case Managers
HIPS is hiring for a Housing Navigation Coordinator who can manage our new housing initiative with our
current client base made up of 100+ individuals who are experiencing homelessness and/or
unsatisfactory housing. The candidate needs to be highly motivated, able to work both independently
and as part of a team, excel at building relationships and coalitions, and thrive as a convener and collaborator. The candidate needs to have demonstrated ability to work in a rapidly changing workplace that is flexible, inclusive, and client centered. The candidate needs to demonstrate critical and strategic thinking as well as superior communication skills to all HIPS stakeholders.
How to apply:
Please send cover letter and resume as separate PDF attachments in an email with the subject “Housing Coordinator-LAST
NAME” to work@hips.org
*Emails missing one of these items or sent in the incorrect file format will not be considered*
Deadline to Apply: August 17, 2017. No phone calls please.
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