Job Purpose:

Address the opioid crisis and sexual violence in Indigenous communities by shifting social norms, confronting outdated attitudes and victim-blaming, and learning to frame these issues as critical public health concerns.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Program Coordination and Implementation

• Coordinate daily harm reduction activities and ensure programs operate effectively and meet community needs. 2. Community Outreach and Education
• Engage with individuals affected by substance use, provide harm reduction education, and connect participants with healthcare and social services. 3. Harm Reduction Supply Distribution
• Distribute supplies such as naloxone and other overdose prevention resources, following program guidelines and applicable regulations. 4. Data Collection and Reporting
• Maintain accurate program records, track service delivery and participant outcomes, and prepare reports to support program evaluation and compliance. 5. Community Partnerships and Resource Referrals
• Build relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and public health agencies to coordinate referrals and improve access to services.

Scope and Travel:

Travel Requirements:

Local travel may be required for community outreach, program activities, partner meetings, trainings, and service delivery at community locations.

Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor's degree in public health, Social Work, Human Services, Community Health, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in harm reduction, public health, substance use services, community outreach, or a related field preferred. Experience coordinating community-based programs, outreach activities, or health education initiatives. Experience with data collection, recordkeeping, monthly progress reports, and final program reports. Experience connecting individuals to healthcare services, substance use treatment, social services, and other community resources. Experience working with diverse and underserved populations using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental approach. Experience distributing harm reduction supplies and providing overdose prevention education preferred. Experience collaborating with community partners, healthcare providers, and public health agencies.

Skills & Competencies:

Management and leadership skills Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively Written and verbal communication skills Cost control and budgeting skills Organizational and multitasking skills