Job Description

HARM REDUCTION COORDINATOR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION PEEL REGION | FULL-TIME | ON-SITE ADAPTABLE CLIENT-CENTRED COLLABORATIVE INCLUSIVE EMPOWERING OVERVIEW A growing, community-based organization that provides transitional housing for youth in the Peel Region. A leading organization recognized for its commitment to providing youth with the resources and services to help them achieve independence and growth. EDI-B VALUES The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their role in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. MISSION The candidate will play a key role in supporting the development of harm reduction plans with youth to reduce the risks associated with substance use. The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a compassionate and client-centred to fulfill the role of the Harm Reduction Coordinator. PRIORITIES

• Working from a trauma informed framework and strengths-based perspective, provide short term case management, brief counselling, overdose prevention education and harm reduction supply distribution to support youth in accessing harm reduction programs and services.
• Implement harm reduction practices and lead in the development of harm reduction plans focused on the recovery model and stages of change.
• Provide brief counseling and education to youth regarding emerging and persistent challenges related to substance use
• Develop and facilitate workshops to address substance use and positive sexual health practices.
• Responsible for substance use support group development, facilitation, implementation, data compilation, and evaluation.
• Support and guidance to trainings and consultation to staff on overdose prevention, education, and harm reduction best practices.
• Compile statistical information and prepare monthly reports as required for program evaluation and development (i.e. NEO system).
• Maintain confidential files and ensure all appropriate documentation is completed.

THE POD GROUP The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client\'s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement. We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations. The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care. We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit, while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization. Requirements TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• University degree or equivalent in a related social services field.
• 1-3 years of professional experience with a focus on supporting youth experiencing homelessness, mental health concerns and substance use.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills with a passion for supporting the most vulnerable and marginalized youth in our community.
• Experience in crisis support, harm reduction and crisis intervention and brief counseling.
• Cultural competency sensitivity and commitment to working through an anti-oppressive, anti-racism framework.
• Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients, including making referrals to community resources.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Ontario Works Act and Ontario Disability Support Program, Youth Criminal Justice Act, and the Mental Health Act.
• Experience with program evaluations and informed consent.
• A valid Ontario Driver\'s License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage is mandatory.
• Valid CPI/UMAB and First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable position that meets the standards of the agencies policy.
• Willingness to travel and must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays and work at Brampton and/or Mississauga location.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.