Job Description
The Harm Reduction Outreach Worker works under Supervision of the Program Manager and alongside the Harm Reduction Coordinator and Harm Reduction Assistant. The Program Manager oversees the coordination and administration of the agency’s Harm Reduction Program. It is the role of the Harm Reduction team to support the Manager 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 in-office, outreach in Miramichi, Bathurst and Acadian Peninsula, restocking the Healthbox , drug testing, inventory and stocktaking, provide training session/presentations, attend local events and recruit/train and maintain volunteers.
Although this work is hard to predict, the approximate breakdown of work tasks is as follows:
55% Distribution of supplies/one-on-one client education
40% 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
● 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
Preferred 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
- Outreach experience
- Bi-lingual, French and English
Additional Information
Closing date for applications: open until filled
Please send you résumé to [email protected]
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
Pay: $35,125.00-$37,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- Addiction and mental health: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
