Title of Position: Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist (ROPS) Position Is Supervised By: Executive Director & Prevention & Assistant Director   Description of duties and responsibilities The Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist (ROPS) will be responsible for conducting training, providing outreach, distributing naloxone, and tracking naloxone distribution in various communities throughout Region 3 South.   Essential Functions: Provide training and community outreach in Region 3 South in accordance with the regional implementation plan and according to State guidelines and priorities. Attend all required training, calls, and events as dictated by the State; Maintain all required program documentation and data entry of activities and supplies. Distribute overdose reversal medication, test strips, and other overdose prevention resources according to the guidelines and priorities as established by the State; Support the overdose prevention efforts across the Region 3 South; and If eligible for his/her Certified Prevention Recovery Specialist (CPRS), pursue certification within one (1) year from employment start date and maintain throughout the period of employment. Facilitate or support the Agency/Coalition’s members in arranging and providing for trainings pre-approved, in writing, by the State. Develop or maintain a regional implementation plan in alignment with evidence- based interventions, SAMHSA guidelines, State guidance, and available data. Plans must be submitted and approved in writing by the State by the end of the third month after this Grant Contract begins. Plans must be reviewed regularly and formally updated annually.   Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists will be responsible for collaborating with county stakeholders and coalitions to develop training and outreach locations.   Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists will work directly with the State employed Program Manager (PM) and Coalition/Agency staff to assess training, outreach, and overdose resource needs in the region.   Using information gleaned from the collaborative efforts with the Coalition/Agency and Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists, Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists, in conjunction with PM, shall select and implement evidence-based programs, policies, and practices.   Through the administration of various instruments, surveys, and other evaluative measures approved by the State, Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists shall assess the effectiveness of the implemented evidence-based prevention programs, policies, and practices.   ROPS, facilitate trainings, outreach, and/or partnerships in every county monthly.   Implement multimodal advertising campaign that provides education, reduces stigma, highlights available resources or other themes, approved in writing by the State, that support program goals.   Maintain logs and distribute overdose reversal medication, test strips, and other materials provided by the State according to the priorities and protocols established by the State, including the exchange and distribution of near expiration overdose reversal medication. ROPS facilitate the completion of a Memorandum of Agreement at the time of overdose reversal medication distribution and updated annually.   ROPS ensure the completion of a overdose reversal medication receipt for any agency distribution or exchange of overdose reversal medication.   Monitor the expiration dates of overdose reversal medication provided to Agencies and follow procedures for the exchange and redistribution of overdose reversal medication. Update all required documentation within one (1) week of receipt/redistribution.   Collaborate with other programs through the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, such as providing training, materials, overdose resource kits, and/or components of kits as instructed by the State.   Support the implementation of events for including, but not limited to, Drug Take Back Days, Day of Hope, Fentanyl Awareness Day, and International Overdose Awareness Day across the region.   Upon request, Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists will mobilize the community to mitigate the circumstances related to overdose outbreaks, clinic closures, and other rapid response events.   Provide ongoing support to State-approved Syringe Service Programs, including but not limited to providing training, materials, overdose resource kits, and/or components of overdose resource kits.   Support the development of harm reduction resources within the region.   Assist, facilitate, or support the Coalition with project events and activities as reasonably requested.   ·        Skills and Knowledge Require: ·         Must have excellent decision-making skills ·         Must be able to multi-task in a busy setting in presence of client community.  ·         Must be a team player and have a strong work ethic ·         Must be flexible, open to new ideas, creative and energetic  ·         Must be able to conduct trainings in the presence of large groups ranging from 5-50 ·         Must be able to prioritize and multi-task ·         Navigate and negotiate through difficult situations ·         Ability to communicate with all levels of employees   Professional Qualities: ·         Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all participants ·         Exercise good judgment in referring clients to appropriate professional staff when a problem warrants clinical intervention  ·         Be able to conduct oneself in a professional matter at all times   Travel: ·         Must be able to travel throughout Region 3 South ·         Must be able to climb stairs and carry up to 30 pounds Qualifications: •     Associate’s Degree is acceptable. Bachelor’s Degree or higher education preferred. However, work in a related field or lived experience or connection to substance use disorders may substitute for education. •     Training and CPRS certification a plus. •     Relevant work or volunteerism is a plus. Salary Range: Range: $23 – $26 per hour x 35-40 hours per week depending on experience and qualifications. Select Below to download the Job Description.

The Hamilton County Coalition serves Region 3 South, which includes ten (10) counties. We are seeking community members to partner with the HCC to serve our community through information distribution about saving lives by preventing overdoses and other similar activities. See the form below