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Prairie Harm Reduction is seeking candidates who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment for the position of Drop-In Supervisor. This position is Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm, with the exception of weekly Tuesday evening donation pick ups. This position is responsible for the day to day operation of the Drop-In Centre which includes:
-COVID-19 screening
-Being welcoming and courteous to people who access services
-Supervising Drop-In Workers
-Maintaining up to date supply lists
-Picking up donations Tuesday evenings
-Hand out clothing and hygiene supplies to people who access services
-Maintaining a clean and safe work environment to prevent the spread of COVID-19
-Pick up improperly discarded needles on PHRs property
-Act as an advocate for people who access services (PWAS)
- Conduct self in a manner that maintains and promotes a positive image for Prairie Harm Reduction, and is in keeping with policies, mission, goals, and philosophies of the organization
- Provide support, information, advocacy and referrals to PWAS
-Respond to overdoses
- Maintain a high knowledge of HIV, Hepatitis C, harm reduction and trauma informed care
- Maintain adequate knowledge and skills to ensure PWAS receive a high standard of services
- Maintain a personal vehicle. Insurance & mileage paid for by Prairie Harm Reduction
- Fundraise for Prairie Harm Reductions various fundraisers
- Work collaboratively with community partners
- Attend community events as directed
- Other duties as assigned
Prairie Harm Reduction values diversity and applicants with lived or living experience with homelessness and/or substance use, BIPOC, newcomers, people living with HIV and/or HCV, 2SLGBTQ+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Benefits are paid for by the employer, and employees are entitled to 3 weeks of accrued vacation a year, and a paid week off at Christmas.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Volunteer coordination
- Crime prevention
- Services for the homeless
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
- Bereavement issues
Specific Skills
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Work Setting
- Social service agency
- Community or neighbourhood centre
- Mental health institution or clinic
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Male
- Female
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Street population
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Persons with learning disabilities
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