Job Order Detail

Description

Duties
    Deliver prevention education sessions, harm reduction workshops, and cultural programming to various audiences such as local community organizations, people who use ANHN services, and conferences attendees
    Establish workshop frequency/schedules and manage event promotion/logistics
    Engage Elders and Knowledge Keepers to guide and support staff in the design and delivery of cultural programming  
    Identify informed non-Indigenous stakeholders with experience serving Indigenous people effectively; partner in workshop design and delivery; prepare and disseminate new and existing knowledge that has demonstrated desired outcomes and success  
    Design, develop, expand, and integrate services with Awasiw Centre and other ANHN programming to engage persons served (reiki, methadone, traditional healers, sharing circles, etc.)  
    Connect and build relationships as a first point of contact for individuals using ANHN services     
    Provide support, navigate referrals, and advocate for persons served related to services (treatment, healing, medical care, housing, etc.).      
    Establish relationships with non-Indigenous expertise, establish service agreements with said expertise, facilitate referrals where needed, and maintain follow-up with persons served     
Qualifications
         Relevant post-secondary degree or certificate or equivalent work experience in the field
         Related experience in trauma-informed care, crisis support, substance use, mental health, and addiction
         Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction practices and Indigenous Knowledge systems
         Naloxone training, recognizing an overdose, ability to assess the situation
         Computer skills, Office 365
         Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
         Valid class 5 drivers license
         Lived experience is an asset