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 information trainings, providing outreach, distributing naloxone trainings, and tracking naloxone distribution in various communities throughout Region 3 South. Essential Functions: •                     Develop and 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. •                     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. • Must be able to travel throughout Region 3 South • Must be able to climb stairs and carry up to 30lbs 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 certification a plus. • Relevant work or volunteerism is a plus. Salary / consultant pay: Range: $25 - $35 per hour x 30-35 hours per week depending on experience and qualifications. To Apply, Attach & Submit Your Resume With Your Cover Letter As A .pdf By Selecting Employment  Application. Thank You!

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