Provide a consumer focused NSEP service at Peer Based Harm Reduction WA’s fixed site and mobile service in the Southwest to facilitate access to harm reduction equipment, information and education services for people who inject drugs (PWID) in the Southwest region.

Key Tasks:

• Liaise with the Southwest Community Development Worker on all aspects of NSEP service delivery.
• Deliver a range of harm reduction brief interventions that meet consumer needs including education, intervention and referral
• Support engagement of service users and increase their sense of ownership of the service.
• Assist in the collection of NSEP statistics.
• Support in receiving NSEP stock, maintain stock supplies & assist with postal orders where required.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Current C Class driver’s license.

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.
• Computer competency in Microsoft office suite, outlook and internet.

A position description is attached.