NARSF Programs Employment Postings
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Health Nurse, Harris House Health Clinic and Cowichan Valley
NARSF Programs has an opening for a nurse in its harm reduction program based out of Nanaimo and working one day a week in the Cowichan Valley (32 hours a week). The Health Nurse 2 position provides a combination of nursing, outreach and regional support to enable individuals and communities prevent the spread of HIV, STI’s and Hepatitis. Using best practices for reducing risk, the Health Nurse promotes healthier choices by building positive relationships with clients and communities to enhance individual and community capacity to prevent infection and reduce stigma and discrimination of vulnerable individuals.
Primary responsibilities include: health nursing (provision of HIV, STI pre/post test counseling and support), mobile outreach, regional support for secondary supply distribution, and harm reduction education for at-risk individuals, service delivery and community partners.
Qualifications: RN or RN with Bachelor in Arts registrated in the Province of BC, BCCDC certified to perform STI testing, clinical skills, previous experience working within a harm reduction philosophy, demonstrated client-centered planning and intervention skills; 2 years experience working with clients coping with addiction and mental health concerns. A combination of experience and education will be considered. Use of a personal vehicle, and a satisfactory criminal record check are mandatory. NARSF Programs welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. Funding for this program is provided through VIHA.
Primary responsibilities include: health nursing (provision of HIV, STI pre/post test counseling and support), mobile outreach, regional support for secondary supply distribution, and harm reduction education for at-risk individuals, service delivery and community partners.
Qualifications: RN or RN with Bachelor in Arts registrated in the Province of BC, BCCDC certified to perform STI testing, clinical skills, previous experience working within a harm reduction philosophy, demonstrated client-centered planning and intervention skills; 2 years experience working with clients coping with addiction and mental health concerns. A combination of experience and education will be considered. Use of a personal vehicle, and a satisfactory criminal record check are mandatory. NARSF Programs welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. Funding for this program is provided through VIHA.
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge for the Health Nurse 2 position
Interpersonal Abilities
1. Establishes open and trusting relationships with all clients with the goal of promoting healthier behaviors within their current lifestyle.
2. Maintains confidentiality according to agency policies and procedures, supports openness and honesty to promote rapport and trust within the client and team setting.
3. Advocates with clients for supports and services when clients say they are not being heard.
4. Maintains appropriate boundaries while delivering high quality service.
5. Upholds the rights of persons served.
6. Understands ethical obligations for reporting abuse, neglect and self-harm. Observes bounds and limits of agency and professional confidentiality.
7. Is self aware and open to learning and feedback.
Skills and Knowledge
1. Maintains current STI practice and treatment guidelines; able to communicate approved harm reduction strategies in meaningful ways to clients.
2. Maintains mastery level understanding of harm reduction, addiction, mental health issues and the effects of poverty on health.
3. Stays up to date on services and supports in designated CVI communities to make appropriate referrals as needed.
4. Knowledgeable and consistently implements NARSF Programs policies and procedures.
2. Maintains mastery level understanding of harm reduction, addiction, mental health issues and the effects of poverty on health.
3. Stays up to date on services and supports in designated CVI communities to make appropriate referrals as needed.
4. Knowledgeable and consistently implements NARSF Programs policies and procedures.
Reply in writing with a cover letter and resume by January 27, 2012 to Director, NARSF Programs
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program-Therapist
NARSF Programs is recruiting for a qualified individual for the Sexual Abuse Intervention Program. Working 29 hours a week with families, caregivers, referring clinicians and community systems, the therapist will provide clinical sessions within a family and multidisciplinary team environment. Our agency offers a competitive wage package, a dynamic learning environment and a positive work culture.If you have a Master of Arts in Counseling, 3 or more years of direct experience working with children/youth/families with sexual abuse and are a team player, apply in confidence with a resume and cover letter to: Director, no later than January 21st. A criminal record check, and positive work references are requirements for the position. NARSF is an equal opportunity employer and invites applications from all persons. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
The overall goal of community-based SAIP is to provide a range of appropriate, timely and accessible assessment, treatment and/or support services to children and youth who have been sexually abused, and to children under the age of 12 with sexual behaviour problems.
The objectives of SAIP Program are to:
• alleviate psycho-social impairment and/or trauma-related symptoms in children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse,
• reduce the likelihood of adverse long-term consequences of child sexual abuse trauma (e.g., depression, substance misuse, etc),
• manage or reduce problematic behaviours including inappropriate sexual behaviours
• provide specialized treatment services to children with special needs (e.g., children with disabilities) who have been sexually abused.
• assist non-offending family members and significant others in supporting children/youth who have experienced sexual abuse,
• instil knowledge and skills that reduce the likelihood of future incidents of sexual abuse,
• assist the child and/or caregivers to develop an understanding of healthy sexuality, and
• as resources permit, build capacity to educate the public and the community on the prevention and early detection of child sexual abuse.
Reply in writing with a cover letter and resume by January 21, 2012 to Clinical Director, NARSF Programs
Care Home Opportunities (Ladysmith)
NARSF Programs is seeking families/caregivers with the ability to provide care and support to youth in need of detoxification and stabilization living in the Ladysmith area. We offer training and support while you provide nurturing in a youth-friendly, structured environment. A reliable vehicle, criminal record check, and references are required. If you are interested, willing to work within a harm reduction model, have a home you are willing to share and would like to make a difference, please contact the Transitions Program Care Home Coordinator at (250) 754-2773 ext. 222 for more information. NARSF Programs welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including but not limited by those of any sex, race, orientation, or disability. Funding for this program is provided through VIHA Youth and Family Addictions.