Harm Reduction Response Coordinator

Southeast Resource Development Council Corporation (SERDC) is seeking a motivated, experienced, and passionate individual to fill the role of _Harm Reduction Response Coordinator. _This position will carry out their duties and activities in partnership with the Mental Wellness Team from a culturally strength-based approach.

The elements of care include project service planning, coordination, liaison, and community engagement; they will also provide ongoing project monitoring, assessments of needs.

The Harm Reduction Response Coordinator will provide direction to the program team (Tribal Health Educator/s in Harm Reduction) in and out of community, while engaging and encouraging participation and growth of Harm Reduction practices, education/awareness, prevention and intervention.

**Program Oversight and Management**:

- Guides and ensures effective and appropriate daily activities and services in the provision of all Harm Reduction programs and services.
- Manages harm reduction operations within available budget, resources, and provides variance reporting accordingly.
- Implements and revises operational plans to achieve objectives.
- Provides coordination support to the Tribal Health Educator - Harm Reduction, in daily operations, new program development, and partnership engagement.
- Assures service quality to provide safe and effective service to clients and meet appropriate levels of client experience.
- Liaises and works effectively with a wide variety of external stakeholders including funders, community agencies, associations, and other community health centres.

**Program Development and Evaluation**:

- Develops, implements, and evaluates strategies and Harm Reduction projects to meet client needs and meet obligations of applicable funders.
- Ensures development projects are based on client need, fit within available resources, and are planned collaboratively with other internal partners.

**Leadership**:

- Develops, implements, and evaluates strategies and Harm Reduction projects to meet client needs and meet obligations of applicable funders.
- Participate in the development and implementation of a responsive health human resources strategy to meet client needs.
- Effectively motivate the team to ensure high performance, teamwork, and collaborative relationships within an interdisciplinary framework.

**Education**:

- University degree in a relevant discipline or undergraduate university degree with recognized equivalent work experience.

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**:

- Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive coordination/management experience in program/project coordination. Capacity, preferably in a harm-reduction based, community setting.
- Advanced knowledge and appreciation of the social, economic, environmental, and cultural issues impacting on access to services in diverse communities.
- Commitment to anti-oppression, cultural awareness, and responsiveness in working across diverse populations.
- Passionate about harm reduction and overdose prevention.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership capabilities.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Well-developed analytical and evaluative or research abilities.
- Demonstrated experience in crisis response, de-escalation, emergency response and first aid/CPR.
- Highly flexible, consistently positive, and team-oriented outlook.

**Working Conditions**:

- Standard office hours with occasional flexibility required for meetings or events.
- This role will require occasional travel between different office locations via various modes of transportation (such as air, land, etc.) with occasional overnight stays in SERDC communities.
- The role may involve a high level of stress while fulfilling the responsibilities associated with the position.
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with reliable vehicle.

**What we offer**:

- A competitive salary.
- A full and comprehensive benefits plan.
- An opportunity to become part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing team.

This posting will close at 4:00 p.m. on January 24th, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.