Job Order Detail

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Outreach Manager and the general supervision of the Directors of Womens Housing, the Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator will provide harm reduction services and supplies from a Trauma Informed perspective to women and families living at the YWCA and within the community
This role supports individuals who are experiencing complex care needs including but not limited to mental health, substance use disorder, physical health conditions, and may be experiencing homelessness and poverty. As well as providing harm reduction services to the community, this position will also support YWCA Regina staff and programs with harm reduction methods and approaches. The Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator will interact with the public, other service agencies, and professionals involved in the support of clients.
Service Delivery  
    Provide oversight, coordination, and education of YWCAs Harm Reduction program to support harm reduction practice through the YWCA and the community
    Providing onsite support as well as home visits, shelter visits and outreach to other community partner sites.
    Providing education and programming related to Harm Reduction to clients and staff of the YWCA
    Maintain positive relationships with teams working with our target population with a focus on agencies providing services for individuals impacted by substance use, mental health, and trauma.

Administrative Duties  
    Follow case planning processes and maintain detailed electronic files including:
     Intake/assessment process
     Person-centered case plans, goal setting and regular home visits
     Follow up assessments and regular check-in as needed
     Provide warm referrals to community agencies and programs in support of individuals needs    and activities
    Complete VI-SPDAT/SPDAT assessments

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https://www.ywcaregina.com/careers