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About the Program The Federal Program provides harm reduction, HIV and Hep C education and support to prisoners in Ontarios federal institutions to ensure access to information, physical, emotional and spiritual support that improves the health and well-being for people who use drugs and those living with HIV/HCV. Responsibilities Programs and Services Coordinates and implements prison in-reach programming on topics including overdose prevention, safer drug use, safer sex and HIV, Hep C, and STBBI Provide case management support and advocacy for prisoners/ex-prisoners living with and at risk for acquiring HIV and Hep C Provide reintegration, system navigation support for prisoners/ex-prisoners living with and at risk of acquiring HIV/Hep C prior to and upon their release for prison Build relationships with various community organizations to increase access to HIV, Hepatitis C testing, treatment, and harm reduction help Develop relevant educational resource materials in collaboration with federally incarcerated people Support the development of stigmafree, culturally safe services for prisoners/ex-prisoners through the delivery of capacitybuilding service provider training Collaborate with linkage to care team, health, and community partners to enhance postrelease and reintegration linkage to care Program Delivery Develop and maintain strong linkages to care to strengthen referral pathways, while addressing stigma, oppression, and racial discrimination in the community Build and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers and other community support organizations (housing, food access, income support, etc.) both within the institution and in the community to facilitate clients access to relevant services that address the social determinants of health Reach out to Black and Indigenous health and social services to increase client connection to communityled services Develop and deliver capacitybuilding training for service providers as required implementation of relevant evaluation tools to measure the impact of the program Support PASAN advocacy efforts related to prisoner health Job Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge of the structural, economic, social, and political contexts that affect both incarcerated people and those who were previously incarcerated in Ontario Knowledge and application of cultural safety principles, traumainformed approaches, and an ability and willingness to work with communities who are overrepresented in the carceral system. Indepth knowledge and experience working alongside equitydeserving communities and delivering low barriers services and programs Demonstrated ability to build and maintain reciprocal relationships with healthcare providers and/or community support organizations Demonstrated experience developing and delivering educational workshops. Strong understanding of the health and social impacts of incarceration and the criminal legal system. Experience creating peerbased and harm reductioninformed educational materials. Demonstrated understanding of the structural, economic, social, and political contexts that impact prisoners and exprisoners A strong commitment to advancing justice, equity, accessibility, and inclusion, both within the organization and in the delivery of programs and services. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Effective time management, prioritization, and organizational skills, with the ability to work alone and collaboratively with other Coordinators on the team. Proficiency in using basic computer applications (Microsoft Office and emails) Assets: Prior experience working with incarcerated people, including women and gender diverse folks, Black and Indigenous community members, folks affected by HIV or HCV, Lived/living experience and/or extensive knowledge of incarceration, HIV/HCV Experience in program monitoring and evaluation An ability to communicate in languages other than English Required Qualifications & Critical Commitments Drivers License Clearance to federal correctional institutions Ability to travel for several days at time We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons,women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities, and others from equitydeserving communities. Dont be too concerned if you dont tick all of the boxes when it comes to the requirements that weve outlined - especially if this role really excites and interests you. We would still love to hear from you. Please write a cover letter, which should include: What connects you and motivates you to join the organization The relevant experience and/or skills that you feel you cancontribute to PASAN Your understanding and commitment to advocating for health & justice issues for and with individuals who are incarcerated or were formerly incarcerated #J-18808-Ljbffr