Details:
JOB SUMMARY for Social Services and Event Support Worker :
The student will work within AIDS Vancouver Island, a community based not-for-profit organization offering services to more than 150 clients including those living with a disability (HIV and hepatitis C), many of whom experience structural vulnerability. The Social Service and Event Support Worker will provide direct care services within a number of AVI’s programs- Positive Wellness, Harm Reduction, and education.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supporting the daily health and wellness drop-in;
• Providing advocacy and assistance to clients in completing disability and housing applications;
• Organizing appointments for clients and liaising with other health and social service organizations;
• Assisting with the organizing of events such as, World Hepatitis Day, International Overdose Awareness Day and HIV and hepatitis testing events;
• Providing coverage on the AVI reception desk;
• Distributing harm reduction supplies;
• Developing health specific resources for clients;
• Assist with administrative duties such as organize e-mail lists, produce posters, filing and office organization.
Qualifications & Experience:
• As this program is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, the successful candidate must be between the ages of 15 and 30 and intending to return to full-time studies in the fall. The applicant must be able to work 30hrs/week for the duration of the contract.
• Student in the field of social services, social sciences, or humanities
• Ability to utilize a variety of communication skills; verbal, written, electronic
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to provide compassionate, supportive care to a diverse group of service users;
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues surrounding communicable disease, substance use, mental health, poverty, homophobia, and stigma
• Demonstrated understanding of health promotion, harm reduction, and social justice models of social and health care
• Experience working in community based organizations
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Understanding and knowledge of the social, emotional, and physical impact of living with HIV and hepatitis C
• Demonstrated knowledge of local and provincial resources and programs, including financial aid systems, housing, and medical support