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Manager Of Hiv/Hcv Support Services

Posted on Nov. 20, 2024

  • London, Canada
  • 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
  • Full Time

Manager Of Hiv/Hcv Support Services

Who You Are

  • Are you a culturally informed social services leader looking for a new and dynamic role serving our community?
  • Are you culturally knowledgeable and dedicated to a client-centered and non-judgmental approach to your leadership?
  • Do you use your humility and compassion to connect and build rapport with the individuals you work with and serve?
  • Are you passionate about leading efforts to overcoming the stigma and discrimination of HIV/AIDS by promoting understanding and inclusion in your community?
  • Would you thrive working within a collaborative and integrated team across key programs that serve our diverse client base, including individuals living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C (HCV)?

If so, we may have just the right opportunity for you…

What You Will Do

In this role, you will get to work as a leader within the Client Services department of Regional HIV/AIDS Connection, specifically out of our 602 Queens Ave. location. Within this capacity, you will manage front-line staff and coordinate outreach and support services related to HIV and HCV.

In this work, you will:

  • In consultation with department Director, manage the development, implementation and/or monitoring, and evaluating policies, procedures and systems; work plans and budgets related to HIV/HCV support and outreach.
  • In consultation with department Director, Manage the process to recruit, select, orient, train, motivate and manage the performance of a variety of positions within the department.
  • Participate in relevant department and leadership meetings, contributing to the planning and implementation of strategic and operational goals.
  • Work collaboratively with community partners within the scope of partnership agreements.
  • Identify and research emerging issues in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, harm reduction and addictions to inform program development and delivery.
  • Participate in RHAC’s leadership rotating 24/7 on call function.
  • Perform other related activities, as necessary or as assigned.

What You Will Bring

  • Minimum 5 years management experience, preferably in non-profit agency.
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in social services, social work, nursing and/or related field.
  • Understanding of/experience with harm reduction-based philosophies and practice related to sexual health, substance use and sex work.
  • Lived/living experience that may be relevant to the position’s focus on HIV, HCV, sexual health, harm reduction, substance use, sex work and diverse communities is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge and skills related to applying the following to service delivery: Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV/AIDS, EDI, Sex Positivity, Principles of Harm Reduction and Holistic Health.
  • Knowledge and skills related to working with people who are living with, at risk of or impacted by HIV/HCV; who may be vulnerable and marginalized; and may also be experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use and homelessness.
  • Program and budget development, management/monitoring and service delivery knowledge and skills.
  • Management, supervisory and organizational skills, including knowledge of relevant employment legislation, including organizational health and safety.
  • Social services knowledge and skills, including availability of community resources, systems navigation, case management, crisis intervention and project management.
  • Knowledge of relevant employment legislation, including occupational health and safety.
  • Interpersonal knowledge and skills including oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer software and presentation skills.
  • First Aid/CPR, BLS, Safe sharps handling/disposal and Naloxone training considered an asset.
  • Satisfactory vulnerable sector police check (VSC).

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members of equity-seeking communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At RHAC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles with us.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and inspiring workplace that has the courage to do what is right.
  • A comprehensive group benefits package, including health, dental, vision, EAP, modest retirement benefits, and a $500 annual healthcare spending account.
  • Three weeks of paid vacation annually.
  • Fifteen wellness days annually.
  • A starting salary from $53,000.

Who We Are

Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) is a volunteer driven, non-profit, community-based organization serving London and the six surrounding counties – Perth, Huron, Lambton, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford. We are community inspired and dedicated to positively impacting the lives of individuals and diverse communities living with, at-risk for or affected by HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. Our philosophy includes adherence to The Ontario Accord/GIPA (Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV/AIDS), anti-racism/anti-oppression, sex positivity, principles of harm reduction, holistic health, and civil society.

RHAC recognizes that a diverse workforce is critical to realizing our vision and accomplishing our mission. Accordingly, we strive to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds to meaningfully engage, empower and support the priority communities we connect with and serve. We strongly encourage people living with HIV/HCV, members of African, Caribbean, Black and other racialized communities, members of First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disability/disabilities, people living with chronic illnesses, members of diverse faith communities, and people with diverse lived/living experiences (including, but not limited to: with substance use, addiction, sex work, and/or incarceration) to apply. We welcome and encourage you to introduce yourself, your story and your lived/living experiences to your level of comfort in your cover letter.

RHAC is committed to and adheres to the principles of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Employment Standards, the Pay Equity Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable legislation. We are committed to integration and to removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. Additionally, we support and encourage applicants on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation. RHAC acknowledges that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.

Application Instructions

Please provide a resume and cover letter indicating your interest in this role, including where you saw this posting. Please submit your application online through our Indeed job posting. If you are unable to submit your application through Indeed, please email it to us at: hr@hivaidsconnection.ca. The application deadline is Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 9AM ET.

We appreciate all submissions. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact you if you are selected for an interview. No phone calls please.

RHAC is dedicated to maintaining the health and safety of all our staff. Our infection prevention and control strategies include the expectation that all staff have received two valid doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, confirmation of vaccination status will be required for successful applicants.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-26


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