New Harm Reduction Program Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Our Place Peel

Our Place Peel

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

4 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Organization Overview

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth in the Peel Region.

We are a leading organization that is recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

Vision - All youth have a place to call home.

Mission - Empowering youth through prevention, intervention and support in accessing safe and sustainable housing.

Position Profile

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time

The Harm Reduction Program Manager is responsible for leading and managing harm reduction provision within the shelter.

The Harm Reduction Program Manager will be required to provide oversight, service coordination, programming and education to both employees and service users.

Working from a trauma-informed framework and strengths-based perspective, the Harm Reduction Program Manager will support youth in the development of harm reduction plans to reduce the risk associated with substance use.

They will work collaboratively with program staff and community partners to provide overdose prevention, education, advocacy and harm reduction supply distribution within the youth service sector in the Region of Peel

Role Overview

Working from a traumainformed framework and strengthsbased perspective, provide shortterm case management, overdose prevention education and harm reduction supply distribution to support youth in accessing harm reduction programs and services
Work with Peel Public Health in the distribution program for Our Place Peel
Implement harm reduction practices and lead in the development of harm reduction plans focused on the recovery model and stages of change
Provide supportive counselling and educational support to youth regarding emerging and persistent challenges related to addiction
Develop and facilitate workshops to address substance use and positive sexual health practices
Provide expertise, guidance, support 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
Participate on committees and task forces with other agencies addressing issues facing youth
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required given the twentyfourhour nature of our operations

Qualifications

University degree or equivalent in a related social services field.
24 years of supervisory experience within the social service sector with a focus on supporting youth experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance use.
A leader with excellent communication, presentation, organization 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 counselling
Cultural competency sensitivity and commitment to working through an antioppressive, antiracism framework.
Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients, including making referrals to community agencies.
Experience with program evaluations and informed consent.
Valid CPI/UMAB and First Aid/CPR certifications
A valid Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage is mandatory.
Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable position that meets the standards of the agency's 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.

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Accommodations_**Our Place Peel is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations for disabilities will be provided to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process upon request. We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity, inclusivity and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees

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DISCLAIMER_**- This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.