project lead - Peel Sex Workers Needs Assessment & Womens Peer ProgrammingProvide support and expertise in areas of health promotion and population health to peers, community stakeholders, and the public.Assist in the collection of data Understand and articulate the mission and priorities of Peel HIV AIDS Network.Set clear and realistic goals, activities, timelines, deliverables and accountabilities for own/team function in conjunction with team members and… Show more project lead - Peel Sex Workers Needs Assessment & Womens Peer ProgrammingProvide support and expertise in areas of health promotion and population health to peers, community stakeholders, and the public.Assist in the collection of data Understand and articulate the mission and priorities of Peel HIV AIDS Network.Set clear and realistic goals, activities, timelines, deliverables and accountabilities for own/team function in conjunction with team members and managers.Provide mentorship for health studies/promotion student field placements & peer support workersDemonstrate knowledge in areas of health promotion and population healthParticipate in research and evaluation projects.Partnership, Collaboration and AdvocacyFamiliar with all aspects of the Health Units as a whole, and link community stakeholders to appropriate Health Unit programs and services.Build and maintain relationships with local, regional and provincial partners, planners and decision makers.Facilitate and support the development of community networks and partnerships.Work in conjunction with other agencies and services to collaborate on the development of comprehensive health promotion strategies.Develop and administer surveys to assist in information gathering about client and service provider experiencesMaintain & Support a small caseload of clients for case management referrals Show less

Raising awareness and informing local community organizations and groups that work with women about HIV and AIDS and the need for women’s HIV-related services. Working with local community organizations and groups to promote the integration of HIV and AIDS into their current programs, services, and policies/procedures. Working with staff at community organizations to build their knowledge and capacity to respond to women’s HIV and AIDS -related needs. Partnering… Show more Raising awareness and informing local community organizations and groups that work with women about HIV and AIDS and the need for women’s HIV-related services. Working with local community organizations and groups to promote the integration of HIV and AIDS into their current programs, services, and policies/procedures. Working with staff at community organizations to build their knowledge and capacity to respond to women’s HIV and AIDS -related needs. Partnering with local community organizations to increase their capacity to respond to women’s HIV and AIDS -related needs. Providing consultation and advice to local organizations, as requested. Facilitating or leading local initiatives to serve as a catalyst for the integration of HIV and AIDS into programs and planning. Providing women and HIV and AIDS-related information to service providers in the community, at local community events, forums or conferences. Distributing resource material and other HIV prevention tools (safer sex materials, information, condoms, etc.) to community agencies serving women. Providing HIV-related referrals to local community organizations and strengthens the relationship between the local HIV sector and other women-serving sectors. Show less

Responsible for space Set-up and clean-up of drop-inAssist with food preparation and ensure drop in space is clean after drop inCollection of stats and notes during the program and eventsActivity planning for weekly drop inMaintaining snack and drop in food Work closely with the Women’s Health Promotion Coordinator, including participating in program evaluation and supervision/debrief meetingsDirect items and issues related to health, housing… Show more Responsible for space Set-up and clean-up of drop-inAssist with food preparation and ensure drop in space is clean after drop inCollection of stats and notes during the program and eventsActivity planning for weekly drop inMaintaining snack and drop in food Work closely with the Women’s Health Promotion Coordinator, including participating in program evaluation and supervision/debrief meetingsDirect items and issues related to health, housing and social service supports to the Women’s Health Promotion Coordinator and the Harm Reduction CoordinatorCreation of a network of Sex Workers in the Peel RegionAdvocating on behalf of sex workers and street involved womenAccompaniment to appointments Distribution of Harm Reduction SuppliesService NavigationGroup Facilitation on topics relevant to sexual health, stigma, sex work, women's rights, mental health and physical healthReferrals to community agencies and to the PATCH NetworkHarm Reduction Kit BuildingInformal Peer Support Counselling Show less

Working as a research assistant on various projects related to substance use and public health.

Working with all levels of government, local organizations and provincial and national groups around funding, policy development, document reviews, service delivery, program implementation, capacity building and community development as it relates to varied groups;PovertyHomelessnessHousingSex WorkDrug UsePeople with lived experienceHarm ReductionWomenParentingWardship - Aging out of care Wards of StatePoverty

Regional Network of Drug UsersPurpose: to engage drug users to champion issues effecting our community.Advocacy, Education, Informal Support, Consultation/Specializing in Persons with lived experience with drug use and system navigation

The WGDP aims to include a cross national scan of both the experiences of Operators & Service Users & produce a useable tool to begin the work of addressing the inequities faced when attempting to access Safe Consumption Spaces for People Who Use Drugs.1: GenderThis project focuses on taking a gendered lens to investigate the capacity of Overdose Prevention Sites (Treatment & Consumption Sites/ Supervised Injection Sites) to address the needs as identified by Womxn and Gender… Show more The WGDP aims to include a cross national scan of both the experiences of Operators & Service Users & produce a useable tool to begin the work of addressing the inequities faced when attempting to access Safe Consumption Spaces for People Who Use Drugs.1: GenderThis project focuses on taking a gendered lens to investigate the capacity of Overdose Prevention Sites (Treatment & Consumption Sites/ Supervised Injection Sites) to address the needs as identified by Womxn and Gender Diverse People Who Use Drugs. Show less

Work productively and collaboratively within a team to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the Women’s Drop InProvide practical support to women which involves assisting with meal preparation and service, distribution of donations and facilitating the use of shower and laundry facilities Provide individual support to women using case support, informal counselling and trauma-informed interventionsDeliver harm reduction programming and participate in the… Show more Work productively and collaboratively within a team to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the Women’s Drop InProvide practical support to women which involves assisting with meal preparation and service, distribution of donations and facilitating the use of shower and laundry facilities Provide individual support to women using case support, informal counselling and trauma-informed interventionsDeliver harm reduction programming and participate in the distribution of kits and information relatedto safer drug useProvide information, community referrals and resources to participants related to sex work,to mental health, addictions, health and housing Show less

Enhanced access to POC testingEnhance knowledge of HIV, safer sex practices, and window period for testingEnhance knowledge of harm reduction strategiesEnhance awareness of high risk behavioursProvide a safe, women only drop-in space for street sex workers Meet other street involved women and to develop their own support networksOutreach to street involved women in the East Downtown Toronto area on a regular basis and provide safe drug use… Show more Enhanced access to POC testingEnhance knowledge of HIV, safer sex practices, and window period for testingEnhance knowledge of harm reduction strategiesEnhance awareness of high risk behavioursProvide a safe, women only drop-in space for street sex workers Meet other street involved women and to develop their own support networksOutreach to street involved women in the East Downtown Toronto area on a regular basis and provide safe drug use kits and condoms and other Harm reduction materials to mitigate and prevent HIVProvide HIV education and safe drug use education to street sex workers and equip street involved women with skills to practice safer sex and safer drug use.Connect sex workers to voluntary HIV testing and counselling and a variety of programs, support services and facilitate access health care to improve their health and prevent HIVTrain frontline workers in other agencies to work with street sex workers and or women engaged in drug use, and living with HIV to increase their access to services and programs Show less

Participate in ongoing training workshops Provide Ongoing Support for current patients of Bloom ClinicBuild rapport with individuals in the community, Providing Informal Peer Counseling Refer clients to Bloom Clinic for testing & treatments as well as to other community programs and services currently not available through Bloom Educate clients on overdose prevention techniques & Harm Reduction PracticesCo-facilitate HEP C groupDistribute Harm… Show more Participate in ongoing training workshops Provide Ongoing Support for current patients of Bloom ClinicBuild rapport with individuals in the community, Providing Informal Peer Counseling Refer clients to Bloom Clinic for testing & treatments as well as to other community programs and services currently not available through Bloom Educate clients on overdose prevention techniques & Harm Reduction PracticesCo-facilitate HEP C groupDistribute Harm Reduction supplies Assist in the organization of events put on through Bloom (ex: World Hep Day)Build community relationships and Network through various services in order to create a collaboration amongst Peer Support Workers in PeelCommunity OutreachHep C Awareness EducationPeer SupportReferralsClient AccompanimentHep C Pre & Post Testing Informal Counselling Show less

Develop resource list of safe space programs in Toronto for sex workersFacilitate trainings and workshops at outreach locationsParticipate in working group, creating comprehensive materials on Bill c36 along side community partners and PIVOT Legal Assist with food preparation and ensure drop in space is clean after drop inCollection of stats and notes during the program and eventsAdvocating on behalf of sex workers and street involved… Show more Develop resource list of safe space programs in Toronto for sex workersFacilitate trainings and workshops at outreach locationsParticipate in working group, creating comprehensive materials on Bill c36 along side community partners and PIVOT Legal Assist with food preparation and ensure drop in space is clean after drop inCollection of stats and notes during the program and eventsAdvocating on behalf of sex workers and street involved womenDistribution of Harm Reduction SuppliesService NavigationHarm Reduction Kit BuildingBad Date List ReportingCommunity Outreach Show less

Provide support and case management for the IDU population with regards to health promotion, community resources and referralsProvide educational material to enable participants to manage more effectively with issues and concerns related to HIV/AIDS and or/substance useLiaise with appropriate community resources on behalf of clientsCoordinate information resources on health care alternatives, harm reduction, treatment and care options for clients affected by HIV/AIDS… Show more Provide support and case management for the IDU population with regards to health promotion, community resources and referralsProvide educational material to enable participants to manage more effectively with issues and concerns related to HIV/AIDS and or/substance useLiaise with appropriate community resources on behalf of clientsCoordinate information resources on health care alternatives, harm reduction, treatment and care options for clients affected by HIV/AIDS and/or substance use.Participate in the planning, development, implantation and evaluation of the Harm reduction program and servicesMaintain records and data entry of activities and statisticsAssist in training and development of outreach volunteers Show less