PreventionWorks, a needle
exchange and harm reduction program in the District of Columbia, is hiring
a Program Specialist. The Program Specialist will assist the Executive
Director and the Deputy Director.
The Program Specialist will
provide harm reduction services, materials, information, and counseling
to active drug users; manage volunteer resources; develop and present harm
reduction and other health education programs; help the Executive Director
prepare funding proposals and reports; assist the Executive Director in
preparing narrative and statistical reports as required by funders and
internal project management; work with the Deputy Director to develop and
implement a program outreach plan; maintain a network of community resources,
referral arrangements, and agency collaborations; maintain a database of
PreventionWorks' services and participants; maintain inventory and oversee
supply ordering; Provide HIV pre- and post-test counseling; assist the
Deputy Director in all aspects of managing service delivery, including
scheduling staff coverage and driving program vehicle; and assist the Executive
Director with expansion, development and implementation of services and
program protocols.
Applicants should have a
knowledge of harm reduction and needle exchange and HIV and hepatitis diseases,
transmission, prevention, and treatment; strong interpersonal skills, strong
sense of quality service, and ability to engage people; ability to work
harmoniously with program participants, staff, volunteers, visitors, board
members, and community partners; strong skills in computer-based data-management
and word processing; ability to work a flexible schedule; a bachelors degree;
and a valid driver's license and ability to drive program vehicle
Send resume and cover letter
to:
Paola Barahona, Executive
Director, PreventionWorks, 1407 S Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, fax
to (202) 939-7827, e-mail prevworks@mindspring.com.
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Issue #260, 10/25/02
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