THIS IS AN INDEFINITE TERM POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED 8-WEEK DURATION

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.

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.
• Significant experience with Harm Reduction principles and working with people who use drugs, racialized populations, Indigenous peoples, young people, people who engage in sex work, prisoners/ex-prisoners, people with mental health issues, and people who have experienced trauma.
• 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.

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