Harm Reduction Program Coordinator
1 week ago
The Casual SAFER Systems Navigator will provide coordination, care-planning and system navigation for the SAFER clinic and opportunities to cover for the Workforce program as well. They will coordinate care in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. They will practice harm reduction in their relationships to build trust and assist participants in their engagement with the program and connect them to other health and social supports.
Key Responsibilities- Provide assessments, intake and care planning and light case management to identified participants in the programs, including identifying and addressing any barriers to accessing prescribed alternatives.
- Use System User Design and Nothing About Us Without Us principles to contribute to the program and ensure continuous feedback is incorporated into program design and delivery.
- Work both independently (under the Working Alone Policy, when appropriate) and collaboratively with the SAFER team to provide psychosocial supports for participants in the community, as well as at the program site as appropriate/if required for minimum staffing.
- Work in partnership with the participants to support resolution of any issues with prescribers, pharmacies and other external providers.
- Provide outreach-based supports in the community including accompaniment to appointments, home visits, and advocacy in accordance with the established care plans.
- Use brief assessment, crisis response, and counselling skills to help meet immediate, basic needs (e.g. applications and follow-up regarding housing, income, identification, etc.) and make appropriate referrals to other health and support services.
- Distribute safer drug use supplies, safer sex supplies and naloxone kits, and provide information on harm reduction practices, overdose prevention and overdose response.
- Work with SAFER and Workforce team participants to navigate administrative and financial requirements for access to pharmaceuticals according to care plan.
- Liaise between SAFER participants and SAFER team members to support participants and assist with collaborative and proactive problem-solving as needed.
- Maintain confidential records in accordance with privacy requirements.
- Engage in planning, evaluation, reporting, and program development as required.
- Foster safety by following protocols related to violence prevention and critical incidents.
- Assist with overdose response other medical emergencies as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- University degree in health or social services, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, etc. or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of four years of demonstrated experience in the direct delivery of social services, ideally in harm reduction services including light case management and safe supply programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to work effectively with co-workers, program participants, community, and other service providers.
- Direct service delivery and advocacy experience with community-based and provincial support services and systems (income, housing, healthcare, legal systems, etc.).
- Able to respectfully engage and support Indigenous relationships, with a trauma informed and decolonial lens.
- Demonstrated practice of social justice, anti-racism, decolonization and trauma-informed care.
- Demonstrated understanding of public health and equity-oriented models of social support and health care.
- Commitment to harm reduction principles and practice, with experience working alongside coworkers, and with program participants, who experience intersecting systemic oppression.
- Commitment to honor and learn about local indigenous communities and to recognize the ongoing impacts of colonial violence.
- Demonstrated ability to provide support and advocate for a diverse range of individuals who are actively using substances and living with significant barriers to their health and well-being.
- Demonstrated empathic observer invested in respectful relationship-building.
- Demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge in the areas of harm reduction/health promotion practices, safer sex and safer drug use practices, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, poverty, trauma and mental health.
- Experience managing hostile interactions, utilizing non-violent communication and diffusing techniques.
- Ability to problem solve with creativity, flexibility, assertiveness and a 'cool head' in dealing with complex issues.
- Experience with data collection and reporting tasks.
- First Aid certification and experience responding to critical incidents and overdose, including administration of naloxone.
- An Asset but NOT required: Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and use of own vehicle for work purposes.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and operate related equipment.
- Practiced advocacy skills and ability to effectively navigate complex and convoluted systems access requirements of various health and social supports (e.g. income, housing, healthcare, treatment options, etc.).
- Excellent prioritization and time management skills, including ability to triage crises, urgent demands and complex situations within assigned working hours.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders including people impacted by poverty, substance use, criminalization, people who use drugs, service providers, funders and other community members.
- Case Management skills including advocacy and referral.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
- Ability to establish and maintain respectful rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse due to structural violence, stigma and discrimination.
- Ability to anticipate and identify challenges and proactively address through collaborative problem-solving.
- Crisis intervention skills with a diverse population facing significant structural barriers.
- Ability to work outdoors during all types of weather in all seasons.
-
Health Promotion Educator
4 days ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAbout the RoleThe Health Promotion Educator - Harm Reduction Specialist will play a key role in promoting health and well-being in our community by providing education and support on harm reduction practices and health promotion strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement educational programs and workshops on harm reduction and health promotion for...
-
Health Promotion Educator
5 days ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAbout the RoleThe Health Promotion Educator - Harm Reduction Specialist will play a key role in promoting health and well-being in our community by providing education and support on harm reduction practices and health promotion strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement educational programs and workshops on harm reduction and health promotion for...
-
Harm Reduction Support Specialist
4 weeks ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAbout AVI Health & Community Services: AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to enhancing community health through the provision of HIV, hepatitis C, and harm reduction services across multiple locations. Our mission is to support individuals affected by HIV and hepatitis C while promoting harm...
-
Health Promotion Educator
1 week ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAbout the RoleThe Health Promotion Educator - Harm Reduction is a key member of the AVI Health and Community Services team, responsible for providing education, training, and support to individuals and communities affected by harm reduction and health promotion initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver educational workshops, programs, and events on...
-
Health Promotion Educator
1 week ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAbout the RoleThe Health Promotion Educator - Harm Reduction is a key member of the AVI Health and Community Services team, responsible for providing education, training, and support to individuals and communities affected by harm reduction and health promotion initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver educational workshops, programs, and events on...
-
Harm Reduction Support Specialist
4 weeks ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAbout AVI Health & Community Services: AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to providing essential health services, including HIV, hepatitis C, and harm reduction support across various locations. Our mission is to ensure equitable access to care and support for all individuals, particularly those...
-
Harm Reduction Education Facilitator
4 weeks ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a diverse, community-oriented organization dedicated to providing essential services related to HIV, hepatitis C, and harm reduction across multiple locations. Our mission is to support individuals living with these conditions and to promote health equity through evidence-based practices. We prioritize creating...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 days ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryAVI Health and Community Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our SAFER program as a Nurse Practitioner - Harm Reduction Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team to provide participant-centered healthcare to individuals accessing safer pharmaceutical alternatives to the...
-
Nurse Practitioner
2 days ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryAVI Health and Community Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our SAFER program as a Nurse Practitioner - Harm Reduction Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team to provide participant-centered healthcare to individuals accessing safer pharmaceutical alternatives to the...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 day ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryAVI Health and Community Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team as a Harm Reduction Specialist. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to provide participant-centered pharmaceutical safe supply and education to support individuals accessing our SAFER program.Key...
-
Nurse Practitioner
1 day ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryAVI Health and Community Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team as a Harm Reduction Specialist. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to provide participant-centered pharmaceutical safe supply and education to support individuals accessing our SAFER program.Key...
-
Health Educator
1 week ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAbout the RoleAVI Health and Community Services is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Health Promotion Educator - Harm Reduction Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Education team, you will play a vital role in promoting health and well-being in our community, with a focus on harm reduction and health promotion.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop...
-
Health Educator
1 week ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAbout the RoleAVI Health and Community Services is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Health Promotion Educator - Harm Reduction Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Education team, you will play a vital role in promoting health and well-being in our community, with a focus on harm reduction and health promotion.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop...
-
Clinical Nurse Lead
4 days ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryThe Clinical Nurse Lead (CNL) is a key member of the AVI Health and Community Services team, responsible for developing, supporting, and delivering nursing care within our Victoria office and in the community.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Expertise:Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in harm reduction, substance use disorder...
-
Clinical Nurse Lead
4 days ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryThe Clinical Nurse Lead (CNL) is a key member of the AVI Health and Community Services team, responsible for developing, supporting, and delivering nursing care within our Victoria office and in the community.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Expertise:Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in harm reduction, substance use disorder...
-
Registered Nurse
2 weeks ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeAbout AVI Health and Community ServicesAVI Health and Community Services is a community-based organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services in HIV, hepatitis C, and harm reduction across Vancouver Island. Our organization operates out of multiple locations, focusing on social justice and health promotion.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly...
-
Nurse Team Lead
1 week ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryThe Nurse Team Lead is a key member of the AVI Health and Community Services team, responsible for providing clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff in the delivery of harm reduction services. This role requires a strong understanding of substance use disorders, harm reduction principles, and community-based care.Key...
-
Nurse Team Lead
1 week ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryThe Nurse Team Lead is a key member of the AVI Health and Community Services team, responsible for providing clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff in the delivery of harm reduction services. This role requires a strong understanding of substance use disorders, harm reduction principles, and community-based care.Key...
-
Clinical Nurse Lead
1 week ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryThe Clinical Nurse Lead (CNL) is a key member of the AVI Health and Community Services team, responsible for developing, supporting, and delivering nursing care within our Victoria office and in the community.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Expertise:Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in harm reduction, substance use disorder...
-
Clinical Nurse Lead
1 week ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada AVI Health and Community Services Full timeJob SummaryThe Clinical Nurse Lead (CNL) is a key member of the AVI Health and Community Services team, responsible for developing, supporting, and delivering nursing care within our Victoria office and in the community.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Expertise:Stay up-to-date on current research and best practices in harm reduction, substance use disorder...
