Health Promotion Worker - Red Deer, Canada - Turning Point Society of Central Alberta

Turning Point Society of Central Alberta

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Red Deer, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Health Promotion Worker

Reports to:
Program Manager

Hours of Work:35 hours weekly

Employment type:
Permanent contract

Job Purpose:

To contribute to the work of the multi-disciplinary team in promoting respect and dignity for all through education and support relating to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) associated with high-risk behaviours, such as IV drug use and unprotected sex.

Actively promoting Turning Point as a resource for people who use drugs, while providing holistic STBBI prevention services and wrap-around supports, responding to the target population's specific health issues including:

Provide safer substance use information, capacity building and tools
Safety information related to sexual and/or substance use risks (i.e. STBBI transmission prevention, overdose prevention, )
Develop/maintain trusting, caring, nonjudgmental and supportive relationships with individuals accessing Turning Point services
Assist the Rural Outreach program in ensuring all vulnerable populations in rural Central Alberta can access Turning Point as a support
Encourage testing and treatment for STBBIs
Systems navigation support
Psychosocial support
Facilitate linkage to health and social services, including transportation, with a focus on indigenous people, people living in rural settings, and people living with STBBIs.
Provide relevant health information based on individual need

Provide holistic STBBI support services responding to the target population's specific health needs:

Provide STBBI information, capacity building and tools
One on one support to all people living with HIV and/or Hep C on the Harm Reduction case load, including providing transportation.
Safety information related to their sexual and/or drug engagement risks
Systems navigation support
Emotional support, establishing supportive and trusting relationship with service users
Provide health information based on individual need
Facilitate access to and encourage testing for STBBIs
Facilitate access to and retention in treatment of STBBIs
Facilitate access to telehealth services
Facilitate linkage to health and social services

General Duties

Contribute to the work of the multidisciplinary team
Participate in staff meetings
Supervise students, contractors or volunteers as identified
Adhere to established goals and objectives
Support the participation of individuals affected by STBBI's and services users in all aspects of Turning Point
Maintain current knowledge and skills
Cleaning, stocking and supplying designated areas (including seating area and client restroom)
Monitoring the space within office to ensure safety of services users, staff, volunteers, and community members
Responding to emergency situations as they arise
Attend agency functions as required
Other tasks as assigned by the Leadership Team
Manage communications (calls, faxes and mail, etc.)
Support other team members as time allows

Program Development, Evaluation and Reporting:

Maintain program delivery records
Participate in evaluation and reporting activities, including program planning that is evidencebased and locally relevant
Projects related to funded activities
Submit required reports to the Program Manager
Meet regularly with supervisor for consultation and activity updates

Community

Promote and facilitate the participation of target populations in regional, provincial and national activities
Create awareness about STBBIs and related issues in the community
Teach interested people about and share accomplishments of Turning Point
Collaborate on common activities

Qualifications

A diploma in social sciences, health or related field and/or combination of education and work experience is preferable
Experience working with marginalized individuals
Commitment to harm reduction principals
Knowledge, experience or willingness to learn about substance use, substance use disorders, drug practice and culture, communicable diseases, sexual health, vulnerable populations, affected populations, mental health, and concurrent disorders
Knowledge of community based resources and experience with systems navigation
Flexibility, creativity, motivation, enthusiasm, and an inclusive and equitable nonjudgmental attitude
Ability to demonstrate selfawareness of own beliefs and biases
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting
Valid CPR/First Aid
Training in suicide intervention, nonviolent crisis intervention, and FOIP is an asset
Fluency in English and written communication skills

Indigenous people, people with a past history of drug use and/or are living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.

Regular working hours are Monday-Friday 9-12 & 1-5, closed weekends and holidays. All applicants must be available to occasionally accommodate evening shifts, should the need arise.

Job Type:
Fi