Hepatitis C Treatment

Hepatitis C Organizations programs are peer-directed, providing support, skill-development, resources, sexual health and harm reduction information to youth and youth communities.
The AYHRP delivers HEPATITIS C and Harm Reduction workshops to youth throughout the lower mainland and province. This creative and engaging project educates youths through arts-based workshops and cultural activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive on-site HEPATITIS C /AIDS, harm reduction and facilitation training
- Champion the project within HEPATITIS C communities
- Promote and facilitate Youth harm reduction Curriculum to community-based organizations working specifically with youth
- Mentor, supervise and collaborate with AYHRP educator
- Work within and contribute to the Hepatitis C Organizations education team
- Provide flexible programming in response to youth feedback
- Provide project evaluation and reporting requirements
- Update community partners and stakeholders as necessary
- Plan Steering Committee meetings





SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent organization, coordination and time-management a must
- Eager learner and able to incorporate new teachings
- Ability to work with colleagues and peers demonstrating a high level of professionalism
- Interested in and experience in artistic expression (ex. Painting, drumming, writing, hip hop, graffiti art)
- Personal lived experience in an community
- Minimum two years experience working with youth
- Established skills in group facilitation
- Familiarity with issues related to sexual health, drug use and HEPATITIS C /Hepatitis C within communities
- Culturally comfortable and competent working with groups/organizations/communities
- Experience with planning and organising
- Leadership skills and the ability to take initiative