Position Overview:
- The Harm Reduction & Wellness Counsellor is responsible for delivering care and support programs to individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, and those highly vulnerable to infection due to poverty, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration including, lay counselling, accompaniments, advocacy, systems navigation, prison outreach, treatment information, accessing health services, and other support activities.
- This position is also responsible for the delivery and coordination of the fixed site Harm Reduction program.
- The Harm Reduction & Wellness Counsellor connects with marginalized street involved at risk populations through work on the Outreach Van.
- The development of community partnerships and collaborative relationships are critical components of the position.