Harm Reduction Coordinator

Why Fraser Health?:
We strive to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. From the financial advisor managing our health care resources, to the IT professional enabling life-saving data, to the nurse and physician on the front line of patient care, everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces.

As a Regional **Harm Reduction Coordinator**, make a difference in the lives of others as you provide leadership in the coordination of regional harm reduction programs and services across Fraser Health, and supporting the response to the overdose crisis. Accountability includes the development, planning, implementation, support and evaluation of harm reduction services. Bring your comprehensive knowledge of legislation and government policies, and evidence based practice related to harm reduction to an impactful role.

Join the Opioid Harm Reduction Support team at Central City located in **Surrey, B.C.**:

- an ideal location with access to rapid transit, on site-gym and shopping services as well as other amenities.

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

Detailed Overview:
**Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families**:
The Harm Reduction Coordinator provides leadership in the delivery of harm reduction services across Fraser Health. Responsible and accountable for leading the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of harm reduction services to meet the goals and objectives of the program. Participates in strategic planning. Acts as a resource to contracted agencies, community organizations and internal staff by providing expert advice on harm reduction strategies. Advocates for and promotes public awareness of a wide-range of harm reduction support services. Contributes to the development of program guidelines, standards and procedures. Participates in committees, task groups and/or community initiatives. Liaises with municipal government representatives, law enforcement officials and other local leaders to promote collaboration on harm reduction efforts and local policy development. Monitors budget allocation and resources for assigned initiatives.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates harm reduction strategies, initiatives and services across Fraser Health. Assesses and prioritizes the condition and demand for increased harm reduction services and/or refinements to existing services. Liaises with Medical Health Officer, program managers and other internal stakeholders on status of current program planning to meet harm reduction strategies; identifies gaps and makes recommendations to enhance services. Contributes to the development of service plans ensuring effective systems, practices, and policies are in place to support the goals and objectives of the program.
- Participates in the strategic planning process related to broader organizational and program specific areas of responsibility. In collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Services, develops, implements, evaluates, and updates service/program specific plans, goals and objectives, policies and procedures and related guidelines for the assigned program area(s), ensuring consistency with regional and community objectives and operational plans.
- Ensures accessibility of a wide-range of harm reduction services to meet legislative responsibilities. Advocates for the development of a range of support services and strategies to enhance the knowledge, skills, resources, and supports for target populations.
- Collaborates with contracted service providers to develop practice guidelines, procedures and standards to promote consistent, best practice service and to ensure effective use of resources. Supports professional competence in the area of harm reduction. Coordinates partner organizations, community groups and other relevant stakeholders to guide the development of a facilitation training program.
- Identifies and recommends strategi