The Outreach Navigator is a new role at NNHRA under funding through the Building Communities of Support (BCOS) grant, funded by Washoe County Opioid Abatement and Recovery

Funds (WOARF). In addition to overseeing the BCOS grant deliverables, this position works closely with the Project Manager and volunteers to support BCOS activities, including implementing harm reduction outreach in high-need areas to provide peer-led services for people who use stimulants and/or opioids. This role will ensure that volunteers, partners, and participants are supported in program delivery and are expected to perform outreach and syringe services.

We are seeking a passionate and visionary individual to fill this position and lead our mission to inspire hope across the state.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to mackenzie@hopemeansnevada.org

The purpose of the Peer Support Specialist, Hope Springs (Hope Springs Program details: https://www.nnhopes.org/hopesprings/) is to engage, provide support to individuals in recovery and assist with retainment in services. The Peer Support Specialist supports others in recovery from a substance use or behavioral health disorder through Peer-to-Peer Support, Community Engagement and Team-based Care. The Peer Support Specialist serves as a role model, a mentor, advocate and motivator to recovering individuals in order to engage, retain and help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery.

At HOPES, all employees serve as ambassadors to our patients and the community.  Your co-workers at HOPES are one of the many contributing factors to HOPES being named one of Northern Nevada’s Best Places to Work three times in the last five years.  To learn more about the Key Accountabilities of HOPES Squad members, take a look at https://www.nnhopes.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HOPES-Squad-KAAs.pdf.

Fit is as important as function at HOPES. We enjoy a VERY special collaborative culture that thrives on open communication and valuing everyone’s contribution to the team. We are as diverse as the populations we serve! However, we all agree on our dedication to optimizing wellness for the people we serve and understand we ALL are responsible for the mission of Northern Nevada HOPES.

Check out our AMAZING, second-to-none benefits program at: https://www.nnhopes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/HOPES-Benefits-Overview-24-25.pdf.pdf

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If this sounds like this role is for you, apply online.  Please include a cover letter that tells us about YOU!  Include all your achievements, what sets you apart and why you are choosing HOPES for your forever home.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in behavioral health and demonstrate expertise in patient assessment, crisis management, and family counseling. This role is crucial in providing support and guidance to individuals and families facing various mental health challenges. The counselor will work collaboratively with clients to develop effective treatment plans and facilitate positive outcomes.

The Admin assistant 3/Research Assistant will:

• Conduct recruitment/retention activities,
• Perform data collection including completing 1-on-1 interviewer assisted quantitative surveys and/or qualitative interviews with participants of our studies.
• Complete study documentation,
• Process payments to participants and maintain petty cash account/records,
• Office & Supply management as needed
• Outreach and agency in-reach activities.

Briefly the Recruitment & Retention Coordinator will lead our team of research assistants to:

• Monitor longitudinal retention of HERO Study participants and as needed identify ways to fill gaps in our retention efforts (new outreach locations, coordinating street-based outreach for Retention Ambassadors, etc.)
• Oversee recruitment and retention of people who use drugs for the Washoe County Opioid Abatement & Recovery Fund (WOARF) Steering Committee.
• Conduct regular contact updates/communications with participants of the HERO Study and the WOARF Steering Committee
• Lead the retention team to effectively recruit and retain participants of the HERO study and members of the WAORF Steering Committee.
• Assist with HERO primary data collection (conducting 1-on-1 interviews with participants)
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures

The Community Impact and Partnerships Specialist is an individual fully experienced and trained in NAMI practices and procedures, who is responsible for outreach efforts, research, reporting, and community collaboration to build stronger relationships in the community and offer insights into programming needs for underserved populations in the region. The role will be responsible for the development and coordination of impactful community outreach and will work closely with the Program Manager to ensure all NAMI Northern Nevada offerings are aligned with filling community needs based on the scope of NAMI offerings and capacity. The role shall also assist the Program Manager and Executive Director with community outreach, program development, and demographic and needs assessment reporting.