SAFER and Workforce Systems Navigator Part Time - ROI

Qualifications

University degree in health or social services, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, etc. or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of four years of demonstrated experience in the direct delivery of social services, ideally in harm reduction services including light case management and safe supply programs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to work effectively with co-workers, program participants, community, and other service providers. Direct service delivery and advocacy experience with community-based and provincial support services and systems (income, housing, healthcare, legal systems, etc.). Demonstrated practice of social justice, anti-racism, decolonization and trauma-informed care. Demonstrated understanding of public health and equity-oriented models of social support and health care. Commitment to harm reduction principles and practice, with experience working alongside coworkers, and with program participants, who experience intersecting systemic oppression. Commitment to honor and learn about local Indigenous communities and to recognize the ongoing impacts of colonial violence. Demonstrated ability to provide support and advocate for a diverse range of individuals who are actively using substances and living with significant barriers to their health and well-being. Demonstrated empathic observer invested in respectful relationship-building. Demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge in the areas of harm reduction/health promotion practices, safer sex and safer drug use practices, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, poverty, trauma and mental health. Experience managing hostile interactions, utilizing non-violent communication and diffusing techniques. Ability to problem solve with creativity, flexibility, assertiveness and a ‘cool head’ in dealing with complex issues. Experience with data collection and reporting tasks. First Aid certification and experience responding to critical incidents and overdose, including administration of naloxone. Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and use of own vehicle for work purposes. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and operate related equipment. Practiced advocacy skills and ability to effectively navigate complex and convoluted systems access requirements of various health and social supports (e.g. income, housing, healthcare, treatment options, etc.). Excellent prioritization and time management skills, including ability to triage crises, urgent demands and complex situations within assigned working hours. Ability to work with diverse groups of stakeholders including people impacted by poverty, substance use, criminalization, people who use drugs, service providers, funders and other community members. Case Management skills including advocacy and referral. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Ability to establish and maintain respectful rapport with individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse due to structural violence, stigma and discrimination. Ability to anticipate and identify challenges and proactively address through collaborative problem-solving. Crisis intervention skills with a diverse population facing significant structural barriers. Ability to work outdoors during all types weather in all seasons.

Position Details

Pay: $36.06/hour to start with stepped increases based on your seniority with AVI. (Pay for this role is based on the BCGEU pay grid 38) Hours and Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 am to 5:15 pm. Start date and End date: This is a temporary position running until the Return of Incumbent or October 1, 2026, whichever happens first Position Type: Temporary, Part Time Number of positions available: 1 Location: SAFER Clinic, 713 Johnson Street and work in the community as needed Union: AVI is a union environment under the Collective Agreement: HEABC & Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association 2025-2029 and this role is a BCGEU union position.

Pension

If you are already a member of the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), you can continue with them at AVI immediately. At this time, AVI contributes an additional 9.31% towards your pension account. If you are not already a member of the Municipal Pension Plan, part time staff may become eligible after 2 years with AVI.

Benefits

This temporary position may become eligible for Blue Cross extended health benefits if it should be extended beyond 6 months. Other Perks: This position gets paid an extra 5% in lieu of stats, and accrues vacation and sick banks. Hours of Work, Days Off and Work Area may be subject to change. TO APPLY: To apply, send your resume (mandatory) and cover letter through the portal you are viewing this ad. This posting is open until filled. AVI is committed to equity and diversity, and we strongly encourage applications from, but not limited to, folks who identify as Indigenous Persons, persons of colour, people who are racialized, persons living with a disability, persons who use/d drugs, persons with experience of sex work, persons who live with HIV and/or hepatitis C, and persons representing diverse genders and sexualities. It is beneficial to identify in the cover letter if you are indigenous and/or have lived/living expertise relevant to the position. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. As AVI is a union environment, internal staff will be prioritized in the hiring process. We would like to thank all those that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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