Key Tasks

• Liaise with the NSEP Coordinator on all aspects of NSEP service delivery.
• Support the NSEP Coordinator to produce content for service reports.
• Research: active involvement in research and evaluation, projects including the administration and implementation of surveys, maximising consumer participation.
• Support opportunities to deliver a range of health and harm reduction initiatives that meet consumer needs including education, intervention and referral
• Support the development of opportunities to maximise engagement with service users and increase their sense of ownership of the service.
• Support the NSEP Coordinator with the recruitment, selection, induction and the development of training for new volunteers and students.
• Assist in the collection of NSEP statistics and maintain data records for reports and other purposes.
• Assist in ordering stock, maintain stock supplies & postal orders
• Ensure safe storage and disposal of returned, used injecting equipment.
• Safely handle cash from sale of consumables.
• Support consumers to access the range of Peer Based Harm Reduction WA services that meet the consumers needs.
• Other duties as requested & required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

• Demonstrated high level of competency in Microsoft Office suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word and Outlook.
• Qualifications in relevant human services field and/or demonstrated experience in a similar role or equivalent life experience.
• Sound understanding of the principles of harm reduction in relation to blood borne viruses (BBV’s) and safer injecting drug use.
• Passion and enthusiasm for NSEP and harm reduction
• Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated written communication & problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health promotion, community development and peer education principles.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of WA Government Drug Policies and Action Plans.
• Knowledge of WA Drug Treatment Sector and treatment agencies.
• Previous experience working in a peer-based AOD service or previous experience working in Needle and Syringe Programs.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct workshops and training.