Harm Reduction Coordinator

 (Permanent Full-time)

The Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN) is committed to serving diverse people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and to limit the spread of the virus through support, education, advocacy and volunteerism. We are currently seeking a full-time Harm Reduction Coordinator.

The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the position plans, coordinates and implements the Outreach Support and Harm Reduction programs and services of the agency; including the Safe Point Needle Exchange, prevention activities targeted at-risk populations and other community outreach initiatives. In addition, the Harm Reduction Coordinator will work with the Support Department to provide services for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and/or substance use, including education, support and prevention strategies.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide harm reduction materials/supplies to injection drug use population in catchment areas through the Needle Exchange Programs and Outreach programs in the Region of Peel.
• Coordinate the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of educational and outreach materials for the Harm Reduction and outreach programs
• Develop and deliver prevention and Harm reduction presentations/messages to target populations
• Develop and maintain partnership opportunities to provide information and resource materials to promote the health of clients affected by HIV/AIDS and/or substance use.
• Provide information regarding concrete support services and educational materials  for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and/or substance use and to cope more effectively with issues and concerns related to HIV/AIDS and or/substance use
• To engage volunteers and ex-users as peer ambassadors within the Outreach programs
• Working closely with other members of the agency’s Health Promotion Team.
• Providing increased knowledge, changes in attitudes, modified behavior, and build more supportive communities in response to HIV/AIDS in the Region.
  

Qualification and Skills:

• Post-secondary education in social services or related field combined with individual counseling and case management  skills and at least 1 year of counseling experience
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of addictions, sexuality and harm reduction principles and, the ability to understand and practice harm reduction principles as they relate to substance use and sexual activity.
• Demonstrated effective group facilitation skills and case management skills along with a strong ability to work from a client centered approach in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience with program needs assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to anticipate potential problems/conflicts and take appropriate actions and to meet deadlines.
• Basic office and computer skills, and experience of using internet and social networking tools.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends when required in a variety or social and physical settings.
  

Salary: $41,000 to $43,000 per annum plus benefits

Posting Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 16^th, 2012

After the probation period, we provide extended health benefits that include dental, drugs and EAP. Full time and Part-time employees are entitled to three weeks vacation in the first year, and four weeks per year afterwards.

The Peel HIV/AIDS Network is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from persons living with HIV/AIDS; visible minorities and persons with culturally diverse backgrounds. If you are comfortable doing so please disclose your diversity in the covering letter.

Please send your resume and covering letter to jobs@phan.ca with subject line: “Harm Reduction - your first name and last name.”

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

PHA Capacity Building Worker

(Contract Part-time- 0.8 FTE)

The Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN) is committed to serving diverse people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and to limit the spread of the virus through support, education, advocacy and volunteerism. We are currently seeking a Part-time PHA Capacity Building Worker.

The Position

Reporting and working closely with the Client Care Coordinator (Support Team Lead), the PHA Capacity Building Worker will help develop and promote agency services for people living with HIV/AIDS (PHA) and the affected community members in the Peel Region. The incumbent will also assist in providing support in program and services delivery as directed by the Support Department.

The position facilitates increased knowledge about HIV and HIV related stigma, changes in attitudes, modified behavior, and builds more supportive communities in response to HIV/AIDS.

The key responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintain treatment, health, service access and skills development resources for people living with HIV/AIDS
• Develops, implements and evaluates appropriate skills development events and activities for people living with HIV/AIDS
• Liaison with PHA skills development, learning and mentorship opportunities in the broader communities to ensure matching and participation of PHAs from Region of Peel.
• Be an information resource for PHAs on a one-to-one and group basis
• Liaise with Volunteer Program to ensure volunteer resources are trained on issues related to PHAs and ensure appropriate volunteering opportunities for PHAs.
• Develop and maintain activity statistics, maintain appropriate program files and file regular reports on all activities and evaluative analysis
• Working closely with PHA Support Team, including PHA engagement worker.

Qualification and Skills:

• Lived experience with HIV/AIDS preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in project coordination and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of popular education, social marketing and group facilitation, and the ability to maintain interests and motivate participation of clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary team/stakeholders on needs assessment and program planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills
• Basic computer and office skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and to be accountable to team process.
• Demonstrated experience and or knowledge working with diverse populations, such as gender, youth, ethno-racial, faith and sexual orientation.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends when required in a variety or social and physical settings.
• Completion of OAN Leadership, ABRPO Facilitation, CAAT Peer Treatment Counseling Training or PWA Speakers’ Bureau training an asset
• Valid driver’s license and access to use of a vehicle.

Salary: $37,000 to $38,000 per annum pro-rated (i.e. $29,600 to 30,400 p.a.) plus benefits

Posting Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 16^th, 2012

After the probation period, we provide extended health benefits that include dental, drugs and EAP. Full time and Part-time employees are entitled to three weeks vacation in the first year, and four weeks per year afterwards.

The Peel HIV/AIDS Network is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from persons living with HIV/AIDS; visible minorities and persons with culturally diverse backgrounds. If you are comfortable doing so please disclose your diversity in the covering letter.

Please send your resume and covering letter to jobs@phan.ca with subject line: “PHA Capacity Building- your first name and last name.”

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please.