This position is designed to increase awareness of current STBBI, mental health, and addictions issues experienced by Indigenous people and to ensure individuals can access services relevant to their needs. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills including public speaking at workshops virtually and in-person.
The Candidate will be responsible for:
- Provision and Distribution of Safer Sex Supplies resources
- Development of safer sex supply access points and relevant support networks within distinct service areas
- Planning and Organization of Workshops and testing events, content workshops, testing events, prevention education and resource distribution
- One-to-one engagements with priority populations including:
Prevention Education, Resource Distribution, Referrals to STBBI Testing and Treatment, Cultural Supports, Making Medical Appointments, Service Navigation, Travel Arrangements, and Ongoing Care and Support
Qualifications:
- Documentation and data collection for reporting purposes
- Understanding of Indigenous cultural connections, land-based teachings and experience working with People with lived experience, Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers
- Demonstrated experience related to Indigenous Networking and Communication
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Public Health, Addictions, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience working with Indigenous Peoples in Canada
- Extensive knowledge of issues affecting Indigenous Peoples in Canada and local services available to meet needs related to health, income, housing, and addictions for specific populations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams), Zoom, Social Media Platforms, and Databases
- Be able to travel with reliable vehicle, valid Alberta Driver’s License, insurance coverage confirmation
- Criminal Record and vulnerable sector check
Position type:
- Contract, Full-time, and Part-time positions to March 31, 2027 with potential renewal
- Salary/Contract TBD based on Experience
- Preference will be given to Indigenous Applicants
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alberta
