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As part of the Saskatchewan HIV Provincial Strategy, the Saskatoon Infectious Disease Care Network (SIDCN) is seeking a Community Coordinator to work in partnership with the Positive Living Program, community partners, physicians, and research staff to further develop the Saskatoon Peer Support Network.
Position Requirements
-Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) or equivalent.
-A valid Saskatchewan drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
-Preference will be given to individuals with:
o Experience working with vulnerable populations.
o Knowledge of HIV/HCV disease transmission, prevention, and care.
o An understanding of harm reduction strategies and their role in HIV/HCV prevention.
o An understanding of the social determinants of health, addictions, and mental health issues and how these relate to the risk and transmission of HIV/HCV in the community.
o Knowledge of community resources.
o An understanding of culturally safe practices.
Responsibilities
Program Development and Delivery
-Develop and deliver flexible and responsive programming aimed at promoting peer leadership for people affected by HIV and HCV.
-Maintain and support existing peer support groups.
-Facilitate one-to-one connections between those living with HIV and/or HCV when appropriate.
-Provide emotional support to individuals in a way that encourages them to become engaged in care.
-Develop peer education and training strategies and materials in collaboration with the Positive Living Program to facilitate peer mentorship programming.
-Collaborate with a range of community organizations.
Program Evaluation and Research
-Assist in the development and implementation of a peer project evaluation.
-Assist in the planning and delivery of various community-based research projects.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Act as an advocate for client groups in the community
- Develop prevention and intervention programs to meet community needs
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Conduct social research
Work Setting
- Independent or private practice
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adult
- Male
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Social research
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
- Health
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