Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Regina, Canada YWCA Regina Full time

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Length of Employment: Permanent

Position Description

Under the direct supervision of the Outreach Manager and the general supervision of the Directors of Women’s Housing, the Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator will provide harm reduction services and supplies from a Trauma Informed perspective to women and families living at the YWCA and within the community.

This role supports individuals who are experiencing complex care needs including but not limited to mental health, substance use disorder, physical health conditions, and may be experiencing homelessness and poverty. As well as providing harm reduction services to the community, this position will also support YWCA Regina staff and programs with harm reduction methods and approaches. The Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator will interact with the public, other service agencies, and professionals involved in the support of clients.

Responsibilities include:
Service Delivery
- Provide oversight, coordination, and education of YWCA’s Harm Reduction program to support harm reduction practice through the YWCA and the community
- Providing onsite support as well as home visits, shelter visits and outreach to other community partner sites.
- Providing education and programming related to Harm Reduction to clients and staff of the YWCA
- Maintain positive relationships with teams working with our target population with a focus on agencies providing services for individuals impacted by substance use, mental health, and trauma.
- Actively work towards developing familiarity with Indigenous cultural traditions and engagement with Indigenous communities
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with other YWCA departments to best serve women and families.

Administrative Duties
- Follow case planning processes and maintain detailed electronic files including:

- Intake/assessment process
- Person-centered case plans, goal setting and regular home visits
- Follow up assessments and regular check-in as needed
- Provide warm referrals to community agencies and programs in support of individual’s needs and activities
- Complete VI-SPDAT/SPDAT assessments
- Track referrals, contacts, and other stats in accordance with program standards
- Attend weekly meetings to coordinate caseload and ensure regular communication
- Facilitate and lead presentations internally and externally in accordance with program needs

Qualifications:

- Experience working with Indigenous communities and cultures
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Justice Studies, or other human service field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 or more years of case management experience is preferred
- Demonstrated experience working with the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness
- Knowledge of the Child Welfare system, Trauma Informed Care, and Family Violence would be an asset
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Accurate record keeping ability and basic computer skills (knowledge of HIFIS would be an asset)
- Training and facilitation skill and experience
- Good communication and organizational abilities
- Crisis intervention skills
- Cultural awareness, and respect for women and children of various backgrounds;
- Class 5 driver’s license
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification

YWCA Regina Employment Benefits:

- Employer Paid RRSP Contribution - after three-month probation
- (12) YWCA Stat Holiday Days
- Paid vacation days, based on hours worked
- Paid sick days, based on hours worked - with carry over
- Employer paid benefits plan with the option to enhance at mínimal employee cost - after three-month probation
- Use of YWCA vehicle as needed for work purposes

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.80-$28.36 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-15

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