Job Posting: Community Take Home Naloxone/Overdose Prevention Trainer

JOB POSTING

COMMUNITY TAKE HOME NALOXONE/OVERDOSE PREVENTION TRAINER

The Ally Centre of Cape Breton (formerly the AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton) is a harm-reduction, community based organization dedicated to creating supportive environments to reduce harm and promote health.  We are currently looking to fill the position of Community Take Home Naloxone/Overdose Prevention Trainer.  The Trainer must have previous experience working with vulnerable / marginalized populations and practice from a position of social justice and harm reduction. The successful applicant must be comfortable in an environment that provides services to vulnerable populations.  The population the Ally Center serves are often referred to as marginalized, excluded or vulnerable. They are typically those people who have faced prolonged difficulties with all or some of the following: poverty, homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorder, social isolation, unemployment, conflicts with the law.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5 Years' experience working in community settings that intersect with people who use drugs,
• Demonstrated application of pragmatic and compassionate approaches in supporting people who use drugs.
• Confident public speaker.
• Experience in office equipment such as fax, phone.
• Computer application knowledge (Microsoft Office and other applications)
• Must have a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for transportation.

CONSIDERED ASSETS:

• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention & Prevention Certificate
• Suicide Intervention & Prevention Certificate
• Diploma/ degree certification in related fields such as; Addictions Community Outreach and Health & Human Services would be an asset

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mental Health First Aid Certificate
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention & Prevention Certificate
• Suicide Intervention & Prevention Certificate
• Diploma/ degree certification in related fields such as; Addictions Community Outreach and Health & Human Services would be an asset.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively recruit and train people who may benefit from take home Naloxone training.
• Provide training to the community on all components of the NS Opioid Overdose Prevention Program training.
• Maintain records, documents and data bases and provide Executive Director with weekly reports of training activities and concerns.
• Maintain training supplies and naloxone kit inventory, ensuring accountability of distribution and adequate supplies in stock.
• Keep Executive Director and Provincial Take Home Naloxone (THN) Coordinator apprised of progress or concerns.
• Provide opioid overdose prevention education and take home naloxone kits in adherence to the policies and procedures of the NS THN Program.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in special events i.e. client functions, Overdose awareness day and other activities as requested by the Executive Director.
• Supports the operational functions of ACCB and provides support and assistance to team members as required. 

This is a 1 year term position within a community setting.  28 hours a week

Salary:  $20.00 per hour

Please forward your resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  by August 11^th, 2023.  Please include a cover letter along with your resume to outline any of these above assets and/ or qualifications and your specific interest in this position.