Harm Reduction Educator
7 months ago
**Job title**
- Harm Reduction Educator_
**Reports to**
- Harm Reduction Team Lead_
**Job purpose**
The Harm Reduction Educator is responsible for community and agency education on: Sexual Health & STBBI, HIV/AIDS, and Viral Hepatitis as they relate to substance use. Community and agency education consist of formal presentations, community engagements, awareness events, and informal conversations with clients, coworkers, and public.
**Duties and responsibilities**
- Engage with community members within the Grande Prairie area regarding possible educational opportunities.
- Create and present educational resources, based in research, to community groups in an approachable and professional manner.
- Create appropriate presentations tailored to audience.
- Collaborate with Community STBBI Educator to ensure seamless provision of education services to community members.
- Creation of educational and engaging social media posts regarding STBBI, HIV/AIDS, and Viral Hepatitis as they relate to substance use.
- Help with community engagements, planning, awareness events, and committee work when appropriate.
- Help maintain office functionality by assisting with front desk/answering phones/greeting clients when needed.
- Use non-judgmental approach when engaging with clients and community.
- Research areas that would be helpful for our presentations as we engage with youth and community members, and
- Research and implement best practices as an educator.
**Qualifications**:
**Required Qualifications**
- Completion of post-secondary school or currently enrolled in social work, social services, or other relevant field.
- Experience in teaching/facilitation of small and large groups.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, Syphilis, and other STBBI.
- Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
**Additional Required Qualifications**
- Adaptable to change.
- Strong communicator.
- Culturally sensitive.
- Organized and accountable.
- Adept at Problem Solving.
- Professional.
- Team player.
**Working conditions**
Please include a cover letter with your resume outlining your relevant experience for this position.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4-5 months
**Salary**: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Grande Prairie, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- working with the vulnerable population: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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