Navigation & Support Specialist - Red Deer, Canada - Turning Point Society of Central Alberta

Turning Point Society of Central Alberta
Turning Point Society of Central Alberta
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Red Deer, Canada

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Turning Point Society is striving towards healthier, safer communities for all through the agency's service in Red Deer and Central Alberta for over 30 years.

Turning Point is a progressive, non-profit organization actively engaged in changing the conversation surrounding drug use, people who use drugs, homelessness, HIV and vulnerable populations.

As a team member, you will gain knowledge in the following areas:

HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections; Naloxone; Overdose Prevention Site/ Supervised Consumption Services; sex-trade and survival sex; substance use; homelessness; LBGTQ supports; comprehensive sexual health; harm reduction supply distribution; supportive housing; and community support networks.

You will also be part of a supportive team that encourages personal and professional growth.


Position Title:
Navigation & Support Specialist


Reports to:
Program Manager


Hours of Work:15-30 hours per week


Employment type:
Temporary 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 responding to the target population's specific health issues including:

  • Provide drug use information, capacity building and tools
  • Safety information related to their sexual and/or drug engagement risks (i.e. overdose, abscess)
  • Develop/maintain trusting, caring, nonjudgmental and supportive relationships 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
  • Provide relevant health information based on individual need
  • Market available distribution routes and debris disposal options

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
  • 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 Management 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 dependence, 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, enthusias
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