Job Description

Work as a member of the Harm Reduction Department to implement the annual workplan and budget in line with the agency's strategic plan and provincial Harm Reduction objectives. Represent the agency during provincial and regional meetings. Maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and colleagues that serve or could be in line to serve PWUDs. Participate on local committees to help add value and collaborate with other service providers in the region to strengthen service integration and increase service accessibility for PWUDs. Engage PWUDs in education at community agencies and partners to reduce instances of harm by increasing uptake of sterile supplies. Implement and provide oversight of the Service Provider NSP Training Program. Increase accessibility of Needle Syringe Program (NSP) services throughout Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent by: Providing oversight of existing NSP sites and partner organizations.*
Assist with the facilitation of NSP partnership meetings.*
Assist with assessing the feasibility of potential new NSP satellite sites.*
Assist with the onboarding of new NSP satellite sites.*
Assist with the evaluation of service delivery model.*
Participate in local events to increase awareness about harm reduction. Outreach at regional shelters/transitional housing hubs to distribute harm reduction supplies, pre-packaged kits, and associated paraphernalia to PWUDs. Ensure data (service user code, # of resources distributed, education, etc.) from all outreach activities are documented/tracked. Refer PWUDs seeking services over and above those offered through the NSP to local community resources. Incorporate persons with lived/living experience (peers) into program activities (where applicable). Contribute content for the agency newsletter, The Pozitive Post. Responsible for the maintenance of NSP information boards. Adhere to current Pozitive Pathways policies and procedures. Participate as an active member at all department and agency staff meetings. Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Programs & Services or designate.
Pozitive Pathways Community Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those most qualified for the position will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care On-site parking
Application question(s):

Rate your knowledge level on a scale of 1-5 of social service agencies in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent that work with persons who use drugs, 1 being not knowledgeable at all and 5 being very knowledgeable. Do you have direct experience working with persons who use drugs (PUDs)? Do you have a valid driver's license, vehicle, and are able to drive for work related duties? Rate your knowledge regarding various illicit drugs using a scale of 1-5, 1 being poor and 5 being excellent Rate your comfort level on a scale of 1-5, providing one-on-one education to persons who use drugs (PUDs) and or persons who are homeless, 1 being not comfortable at all and 5 being very comfortable.
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2026-01-09