Harm Reduction Coordinator

Job Description

The Bilingual Harm Reduction Coordinator works under Supervision by the Prevention Program Manager (PPM). The PPM oversees the coordination and administration of the agency’s Harm Reduction Program. It is the role of Harm Reduction Coordinator to support the PPM to ensure that clients have access to safer drug use and safer sex equipment for the purposes of reducing the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI's), and have access to necessary services. This will include coordinating a mobile outreach program twice per month and a rotating schedule of service to communities throughout the northern region such as Campbellton, Dalhousie, Belledune, Caraquet and Tracadie-Sheila.

Although this work is hard to predict, the approximate breakdown of work tasks is as follows:

85% Distribution of supplies/one-on-one client education

10% Community outreach, development and engagement

5% Professional development

Requirements:

Community College Diploma in Addictions/ Social/Health Sciences or above. Experience in this field is considered a strong asset regardless of post-secondary education.

Required attributes:

● A genuine desire to help people

● Enjoys listening to people’s stories

● Non-judgemental

● Understands the importance of confidentiality

● Eager to learn new skills

● Ability to work independently

● Be able to meet the requirements to rent a vehicle with the rental company (must be age 21 or older) ● Possess a clean and valid driving license

Required knowledge and experience:

● Sensitivity to the impact and role of society in issues related to poverty, indigenous and multicultural experiences, sexuality and gender identity, addictions and health

● Working knowledge of relevant community resources in the local region

● Current First Aid Certificate

Prefered Experience:

• Knowledge of Harm Reduction

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other STBBIs

• Familiarity with issues around addictions and/or people who use drugs

• Experience in the non-profit sector

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: open until filled

Please send you résumé to info@aidsnb.com

People with lived experience of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and/or substance use and possessing the necessary skill set are strongly encouraged to apply.

AIDS NB/SIDA NB Inc. is committed to ensuring confidentiality to all those who come to us for information, support or referral to other agencies. While, as part of our service delivery, it is necessary to share information with others within the workplace, the underlying principle is that all personal and health information related to an identified individual must be treated as confidential. All staff are required to read and agree to AIDS New Brunswick’s policy on confidentiality, and sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check, including vulnerable sector, issued within the past 6 months. Prior convictions in and of themselves will not be disqualifying. Only issues related to working with vulnerable populations, fraud, or other similar offenses which relate directly to the job will be disqualifying.

Health, vision and dental coverage is provided after 3 months of employment

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $34,125.00-$36,400.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Addiction and mental health: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• French and English (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bathurst, NB E2A 1A9 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bathurst, NB E2A 1A9: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person