AIDS New Brunswick Inc. is a provincial, charity that promotes and supports the health and well-being of all people living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs). We achieve our mission through a non-judgmental and sex-positive approach to prevention, harm reduction, education, and support. Must speak French

The Harm Reduction Assistant works alongside the Harm Reduction Coordinator (HRC) under supervision of the Program Manager (PM). The Program Manager oversees the coordination and administration of the agency’s Harm Reduction Program. It is the role of the HRA to ensure that clients have access to safer drug use and safer sex equipment for the purposes of reducing the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI's), and have access to necessary services.

Although this work is hard to predict, the approximate breakdown of work tasks is as follows:

70% Distribution of supplies/one-on-one client education

20% Community outreach and engagement

5% Professional development

Requirements:

Community College or University education in Social/Community/Health Sciences. Certifications in Addictions and Mental Health, Trauma-informed care. Experience in this field is considered a strong asset regardless of post-secondary education.

Required attributes:

- A genuine desire to help people
- Enjoys listening to people’s stories
- Non-judgemental
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Eager to learn new skills
- Ability to work independent
- Bilingual-French and English

Preferred knowledge, skills and experience:





- Sensitivity to the impact and role of society in issues related to poverty, indigenous and multicultural experiences, sexuality and gender identity, addictions and health
- Working knowledge of relevant community resources in the local region
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Clean, valid drivers licence
- Personal experience or work experience of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and other STBBIs
- Familiarity with issues around addictions and/or people who use drugs
- Experience in the non-profit sector
- Understanding of trauma informed practice
- Understanding of Harm Reduction

Core tasks Include:

Monitor supplies requests coming in by email, text, FaceBook messenger or telephone calls.

Prepare harm reduction kits for distribution

Provide information and distribute supplies to participants

Travel to outreach sites with another member of staff to distribute supplies

Collect data

In addition to compliance with all organizational policies and procedures, the member of staff is also expected to behave ethically, demonstrate competence in effective communication and team building, demonstrate effectiveness in working in a collaborative environment, and demonstrate confidence in decision-making and in building relationships with service users, volunteers,



staff and community partners

Closing date for applications: Open until filled
Please send your resume to [email protected]
People with lived experience of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and/or substance use and possessing the necessary skill set are strongly encouraged to apply.

AIDS NB/SIDA NB Inc. is committed to ensuring confidentiality to all those who come to us for information, support or referral to other agencies. While, as part of our service delivery, it is necessary to share information with others within the workplace, the underlying principle is that all personal and health information related to an identified individual must be treated as confidential. All staff are required to read and agree to AIDS New Brunswick’s policy on confidentiality, and sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check, including vulnerable sector, issued within the past 6 months. Prior convictions in and of themselves will not be disqualifying. Only issues related to working with vulnerable populations, fraud, or other similar offenses which relate directly to the job will be disqualifying.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $17.76 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Adaptable schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

- Outreach: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Harm Reduction Assistant-Edmundston NB (Canada)
🏢 Aids New Brunswick]
📍 Canada