Community Harm Reduction Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Courtenay, Canada K'omoks First Nation Full time

. _K’ómoks First Nation’s vision: We, the K’ómoks people, envision a prosperous and healthy Nation, in which we exercise our rights and title throughout our territory, honouring our people, lands, waters, cultures and languages._
- K’ómoks First Nation’s mission: K’ómoks First Nation ensures the well-being and self-sufficiency in all aspects of our Nation by asserting our rights and title while upholding our members._

**Join Our Team as a Community Wellness & Harm Reduction Coordinator**

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Do you have a strong commitment to wellness and harm reduction? If so, the K’ómoks First Nation is looking for you to join our team as a Community Wellness & Harm Reduction Coordinator

**What You'll Do**:

- **Curriculum Delivery**: Understand and deliver the opioid core curriculum to enhance harm reduction capacity in the community.
- **Support & Education**: Provide ongoing support to treatment centers, ensuring a culturally safe approach. Work alongside frontline care workers and collaborate with FNHA Addictions Specialists and Indigenous Harm Reduction Educators.
- **Community Engagement**: Build and maintain relationships within the community, respecting local cultural protocols and traditions. Develop and circulate harm reduction resources and support community response planning.
- **Case Management**: Offer client-centered case management for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Coordinate services, provide advocacy, and promote stability and wellbeing.
- **Training & Outreach**: Conduct needs assessments, deliver additional training, and support regional and provincial opioid overdose response efforts. Facilitate wellness and harm reduction groups and conduct community outreach.
- **Administrative Tasks**: Track activities, maintain documentation, and stay informed about relevant legislation and protocols.

**What We're Looking For**:

- **Cultural Sensitivity**: Ability to create a culturally safe space and work with Indigenous communities.
- **Team Collaboration**: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
- **Planning & Time Management**: Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- **Communication Skills**: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- **Self-Awareness**: High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Promotion, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
- Experience in Indigenous harm reduction, mental health, and overdose response (3-5 years preferred).
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and the intergenerational effects of colonization.
- Naloxone Training and Mental Health First Aid certification.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Experience working with Indigenous leadership and communities is preferred.

**Why Join K’ómoks First Nation?**
- **Supportive Environment**: Work in a community-centric environment that values cultural sensitivity and respect.
- **Professional Development**: Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- **Make an Impact**: Play a crucial role in promoting wellness and harm reduction in the community.

Pay: $27.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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