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Requirements |
| - Past lived experience of substance use is a bonafide requirement of this position - A strong working knowledge of learning styles and group dynamics related to people who use drugs - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment - Demonstrated ability to plan work independently and adhere to planning and timelines - Understanding the intricacies and nuances related to working alongside people who use substances - Passion for group facilitation and learning together with people who experience persistent and multiple barriers to inclusion - Possession of or desire to learn critical debrief skills for people who use substances - Ability to consistently upgrade knowledge and learn from VCH educators to facilitate healthy and respectful group dynamics and discussion - Demonstrated ability to recognize and overcome barriers specific to rural and remote settings - Relationship building with community partners is essential - Strong working knowledge of harm reduction, Opioid Agonist Therapies (OAT), naloxone intervention and recovery models that are inclusive - Proven ability to work in pressurized environments and in a multi-disciplinary environment - Specialized knowledge relating to Opioid Agonist Therapy pathways, Toxic Drug Supply Public Health Emergency, Overdose response - Ability to work with people who have experienced grief and loss - Experience with Motivational Interviewing training is an asset - Ability to design promotional materials and feedback surveys - Communications skills, such as writing and reporting - Ability to coach and build capacity in persons who experience marginalization - Experience with and/or a desire to work alongside people with lived and living experience of substance use |
Duties and Responsibilities |
| - Creation and implementation of a 12-month rotational education schedule for peers in qathet, including Contingency Management, Street Degree, Overdose Response and Trauma-Led Peer Education - Delivers effective courses, including advanced overdose response training per VCH guidelines - Delivers information that is strictly evidence-based and adapted to rural substance use context - Development of new and emerging knowledge modules based on real-time feedback of qathet’s substance using community - Implements and maintains strict adherence to honoraria budget and cash controls - Assist co-facilitators to meet the needs of the program through coaching and hands-on management - Consistently updating evidence-based knowledge from reputable, evidence-driven sources (VCH, BCCSU, BCCDC) - Maintains strong relationships with regional and provincial community of practice - Working alongside other coordinators in the department to build out strategic visions for a strong local continuum of education and inclusion opportunities for people who use substances |
WorkBC Powell River posts this position as a free service for the community. WorkBC Powell River does not screen employers or applicants, and assumes no responsibility or liability for the job posting. Any arrangements are between the job seeker and the employer.
