Coordinator, Harm Reduction

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A COORDINAOR WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Coordinator to join the Harm Reduction Peer-Based Program team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with a counseling emphasis, Counselling or a related discipline.
• Three (3) year’s of recent, related experience working with the designated program client population, working with volunteers/peers in community service work and providing health promotion and harm reduction education in the areas of sexual health and / or drug use or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of HIV, hepatitis C and STIs and their impact on the community
• Knowledge of issues related to sexual health promotion and sexual wellness
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices
• Knowledge of peer-driven interventions
• Demonstrated facilitation, leadership, public speaking and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
• Ability to provide work direction
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Knowledge of and proficiency in relevant software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software application and Powerpoint.
• Ability to be sensitive, tactful and diplomatic with clients and the public.
• Ability to prepare presentation, promotional material and business correspondence.
• Ability to prepare and update web pages.
• Ability to work under the pressure of interruptions and adapt to changes.
• Ability to compile and present information.
• Ability to do mathematical calculations and monitor budgets.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
  As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Please refer the Job description for details