JOB POSTING: Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker – Temporary

Position: Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker
Position Type: Support
Supervised by: Executive Director
Years of Experience: 1 year
Position requirement: 5 days (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday)
Term: Full-time, 3 months Contract (January-March 2025)
Starting salary: $29.17 per hour

Organization Description:
The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit, community-based organization. The mission of the agency is to reduce the spread of HIV infection within Toronto’s Black communities while enhancing the quality of life of those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. We work in partnership with organizations and individuals who support in principle and practice our mission, philosophy, and activities.

Position Summary:
Black CAP’s Youth Outreach Program is a multi-agency outreach initiative for at-risk Black HIV-positive, queer, questioning, and Trans youth aged 12-25. The Program will provide individualized and group supports to youth and their families/caregivers to address the impact of violence, HIV stigma, transphobia, homophobia, anti-Black racism, and other determinants of health such as homelessness, substance use, mental health, etc.

The Program will include counselling and support services approaches that incorporate Afro-centric, rites of passage, resiliency, and stages of change frameworks. The Program will also actively engage HIV-positive and LGBTQ Black youth using a collaborative, person-centred approach grounded in trauma-informed practice.

The Program is funded through the Ontario Black Youth Action Plan’s Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW) program. EYOW services build resiliency from a culturally specific model and achieve outcomes related to reducing the impact of homophobia/transphobia and HIV stigma among Black youth.

EYOWs work with Black youth to develop and enhance their identity, culture, and sense of belongingness to their community as a protective factor in their movement through the Stages of Change. EYOWs act as mentors, promote broader opportunities and supports for youth within communities, and advocate for the improvement of access to youth services. More specifically, EYOWs:

Help youth and their families to identify and articulate their future goals and needs.
Support youth through an evidence-based process to make positive changes in their lives.
Raise awareness about, and access to, local prevention and intervention resources through information-sharing and referrals that respond to individual needs and risk factors and reinforce healthy choices and strengths.
Foster communication and linkages among community agencies/organizations to improve access and reduce barriers to services and supports.

Please note this position requires a Bachelor’s of Social Work or Counselling Psychology or equivalent and certification/membership in a registered professional association for practitioners in clinical therapy. In addition, we strongly encourage applicants who are members to Toronto’s African, Caribbean, or Black communities to apply. We also strongly encourage applicants who are living with HIV to consider this role.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

Provide short-term, counselling and support services to Black youth in accordance with the Stages of Change intervention model adapted for the YOW Program.
Develop and oversee a short-term case management plan for Black youth clients.
Collaborate with the YOW network to identify Black youth who may require additional, more intensive services, and work with the YOWs to align support services for individual Black youth.
Support parents and family members to help youth address their needs by providing short-term counselling, if needed, and referring parents and family members to other supports and services available in the community.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with other professionals within and outside of the organization.
Enter and maintain accurate and complete service data in the Outreach Record database in a timely manner.
Participate in training opportunities through the Outreach Record Learning Portal.
Maintain professional and evidence-based standards of practice in accordance with the Stages of Change intervention model, a positive youth development framework and relevant legislation (e.g., Child and Family Services Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act).
Carry out other duties as assigned as part of the Youth Outreach Worker position.
Conduct appropriate follow-up and complete monthly/annual reporting.
Attending staff meetings and training.
Evaluate program-related activities and complete monitoring and quality reports in order to ensure high quality programming.
Collaborate with members of Black CAP’s support services team.
Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking an individual with the following qualifications:

Bachelor of Social Work or Counselling Psychology or equivalent and certification/membership in a registered professional association for practitioners in clinical therapy.
A vulnerable sector check completed by local police service.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STIs, SBBI, and sexual health issues and the impact of HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s Black, African, or Caribbean communities with excellent skills and knowledge of community resources and support available.
Demonstrated ability delivering intensive, short-term counselling and support services to Black HIV-positive and/or LGBTQ youth in crisis, helping them to address their specific challenges, and referring and supporting them to access required services.
Demonstrated ability to support family members of high-risk Black youth and refer them to required services.
Skills in managing the case plans of multiple, high-risk Black youth clients and their families.
Experience researching effective strategies and models for peer-based programming for individuals and groups to inform program delivery.
Experience providing system navigation supports and identifying appropriate referrals to complementary programming based on determinants of health framework.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude as you deal with multiple personalities, projects, and deadlines.
Knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), internet, and email are essential.
Willingness to work flexible hours including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
The ability to speak a language other than English is an asset.

This is a Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Executive Director. The position is subject to a 6-month probationary period. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: 15 January 2023 at 5:00 p.m
Please forward resume and cover letter to:
Rosemary Okoth
20 Victoria St., 4th floor, Toronto, ON
or email: hiring@black-cap.com

Please use ‘Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (Temporary).’ as the subject of your email.

JOB POSTING: Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker

Help youth and their families to identify and articulate their future goals and needs.
Support youth through an evidence-based process to make positive changes in their lives.
Raise awareness about, and access to, local prevention and intervention resources through information-sharing and referrals that respond to individual needs and risk factors and reinforce healthy choices and strengths.
Foster communication and linkages among community agencies/organizations to improve access and reduce barriers to services and supports.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

Provide short-term, counselling and support services to Black youth in accordance with the Stages of Change intervention model adapted for the YOW Program.
Develop and oversee a short-term case management plan for Black youth clients.
Collaborate with the YOW network to identify Black youth who may require additional, more intensive services, and work with the YOWs to align support services for individual Black youth.
Support parents and family members to help youth address their needs by providing short-term counselling, if needed, and referring parents and family members to other supports and services available in the community.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with other professionals within and outside of the organization.
Enter and maintain accurate and complete service data in the Outreach Record database in a timely manner.
Participate in training opportunities through the Outreach Record Learning Portal.
Maintain professional and evidence-based standards of practice in accordance with the Stages of Change intervention model, a positive youth development framework and relevant legislation (e.g., Child and Family Services Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act).
Carry out other duties as assigned as part of the Youth Outreach Worker position.
Conduct appropriate follow-up and complete monthly/annual reporting.
Attending staff meetings and training.
Evaluate program-related activities and complete monitoring and quality reports in order to ensure high quality programming.
Collaborate with members of Black CAP’s support services team.
Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking an individual with the following Qualifications:

Bachelor of Social Work or Counselling Psychology or equivalent and certification/membership in a registered professional association for practitioners in clinical therapy.
A vulnerable sector check completed by local police service.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STIs, SBBI, and sexual health issues and the impact of HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s Black, African, or Caribbean communities with excellent skills and knowledge of community resources and support available.
Demonstrated ability delivering intensive, short-term counselling and support services to Black HIV-positive and/or LGBTQ youth in crisis, helping them to address their specific challenges, and referring and supporting them to access required services.
Demonstrated ability to support family members of high-risk Black youth and refer them to required services.
Skills in managing the case plans of multiple, high-risk Black youth clients and their families.
Experience researching effective strategies and models for peer-based programming for individuals and groups to inform program delivery.
Experience providing system navigation supports and identifying appropriate referrals to complementary programming based on determinants of health framework.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude as you deal with multiple personalities, projects, and deadlines.
Knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), internet, and email are essential.
Willingness to work flexible hours including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
The ability to speak a language other than English is an asset.

Deadline for applications: 15 January 2023 at 5:00 p.m
Please forward resume and cover letter to:
Rosemary Okoth
20 Victoria St., 4th floor, Toronto, ON
or email: hiring@black-cap.com

Please use ‘Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (Permanent).’ as the subject of your email.

JOB POSTING: Harm Reduction Coordinator

Job Title: Harm Reduction Coordinator
Department: Health Promotion
Supervised by: Director of Health Promotion
Position requirements: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Term: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $ 48,570.88

Organization Description:
Black CAP is a leading organization in Canada serving the needs of Black, African, and Caribbean communities impacted by HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. We provide support, education, and advocacy to individuals and communities affected by HIV, including the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate sexual health services.

Position Purpose:
We are seeking a Harm Reduction Outreach Coordinator responsible for managing Black CAP’s Harm Reduction (HR) Program. The individual must have experience working in, and preferably managing, a harm reduction program and effectively overseeing a team in a harm reduction setting. Black CAP’s HR Program conducts prevention and education outreach to a range of clients including youth, adults, clients living with HIV/AIDS, and LGBTQ people in areas of Toronto where there are geographic and social concentrations of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) people. The Coordinator will play a role in strengthening Black CAP’s response to substance-using communities and increasing levels of awareness of drug prevention and harm reduction for our clients, staff, and community partners. The HR Coordinator will support the part-time Peer Educator who will assist in HR outreach activities and will help to supervise placement students completing their practical experience in the agency. The Coordinator also works collaboratively with other members of Black CAP’s prevention/outreach team and other Black CAP staff and volunteers to achieve the objectives of the program/mission of Black CAP.

Please note that we strongly encourage candidates from Toronto’s African, Caribbean, or Black communities who bring lived and/or employment experience in relation to substance use/harm reduction to apply. Candidates unable to demonstrate this experience will not be considered. We also strongly encourage applicants who are living with HIV to consider this role.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

Coordinate weekly harm reduction outreach sessions in northern Etobicoke, Malvern, and southern Scarborough.
Manage and coordinate the delivery of workshops to adult and youth participants in areas related to harm reduction, substance use, drug prevention, and the links between substance use and risk of HIV.
Conduct outreach and facilitate partnerships with organizations serving Toronto’s African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) substance-using communities and relevant organizations such as Toronto Public Health, the Harm Reduction Task Force, etc.
Supervise a Peer Educator responsible for harm reduction outreach in ACB Trans communities.
Train, recruit, and support three Peer Volunteers to conduct outreach.
Co-coordinate a monthly after-hours drop-in session for the ACB substance-using population.
Develop HR outreach materials.
Conduct appropriate follow-up and complete monthly/annual reports.
Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings.
Evaluate program-related activities and complete regular reports.
Collaborate with members of Black CAP’s prevention/outreach team.
Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking an individual with the following qualifications:

Firm understanding of Harm Reduction models/frameworks and knowledge of substance use in diverse ACB communities.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STIs, and sexual health issues and the impact of HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s ACB communities with excellent skills and knowledge of community resources and supports.
Comfort conducting outreach, education, and the exchange of harm reduction supplies in a range of neighborhoods across the city. Ability to lead and motivate teams of volunteers and students in conducting outreach and education.
Experience in building awareness of harm reduction, HIV, and STIs in Toronto’s ACB communities.
Experience delivering harm reduction programming for women and sexual minority communities.
Knowledge of, and relationships within, Toronto’s harm reduction service delivery system.
The ability to design, deliver, and evaluate workshops and familiarity with adult education models.
Ability to work and operate in an environment using anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworks.
Ability to accept feedback and take initiative as well as work independently and cooperatively with staff and volunteers in a culturally diverse environment.
Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Social Sciences and/or a combination of education and experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Demonstrated ability to meet targets, deadlines, and manage multiple activities.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude as you deal with multiple personalities, projects, and deadlines.
Knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), internet, and email are essential.
Willingness to work flexible hours including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
The ability to speak a language other than English is an asset.

This is a bargaining unit position reporting to the Director of Health Promotion. The position is subject to a 3-month probationary period. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: 15 January 2023 at 5:00 p.m
Please forward resume and cover letter to:
Rosemary Okoth
20 Victoria St., 4th floor, Toronto, ON
or email: hiring@black-cap.com

Please use ‘Harm Coordinator.’ as the subject of your email.

JOB POSTING: Program Coordinator – Temporary

Job Title: Program Coordinator
Department: Health Promotion
Supervised by: Program Director
Position requirements: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Term: Full-time, Temporary (5 months: January 2025-May 2025)
Salary: $ 48,570.88 prorated annually

Organization Description: Black CAP is a leading organization in Canada serving the needs of Black, African and Caribbean communities impacted by HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. We provide support, education, and advocacy to individuals and communities aﬀected by HIV, including the provision of comprehensive and culturally appropriate sexual health services.

Position Overview: Black CAP is seeking an experienced and dedicated Program Coordinator to join our Programs and Services team. The Program Coordinator is responsible for developing HIV strategies, strengthening prevention eﬀorts, and promoting HIV treatment adherence. This role will involve working on two Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) funded projects, focusing on addressing Anti-Black Racism (ABR) as a root cause and implementing an integrated national HIV prevention strategy for ACB (African, Caribbean, and Black) people in Canada.

Responsibilities:

Project 1: Anti-Black Racism as Root Cause: ACB Knowledge in the Fight Against HIV-AIDS

Conduct desktop research on approaches to addressing ABR and community-led monitoring tools.
Engage in in-person consultations with HIV Prevention Hubs.
Facilitate online consultations and feedback processes with service providers and users.
Develop an ABR index for HIV prevention.
Create an ABR community scorecard for HIV services.
Pilot the ABR index and community scorecard in Hubs, making necessary adjustments.
Develop a training guide on the index and scorecard.
Oversee peers in delivering 3-5 trainings to other providers and users.
Conduct baseline data collection and analysis.

Project 2: Integrated National HIV Prevention Strategy for ACB People in Canada

Adapt the Community Health Ambassador Model for Alliance Peer Coordinators specific to ACB sub- populations.
Develop a Peer Toolkit to support the implementation of activities.
Deliver workshops to diverse communities of ACB people and service providers.
Develop and disseminate a framework for delivery and national advocacy strategy based on a status- neutral approach, barrier reduction, Anti-Black Racism, Intersectionality, Anti-Oppression, GIPA/MIPA, SGBA+.
Create outreach/media materials and strategy, identify pop-up sites, and procure prevention technologies and external resources.
Conduct 1Love1Stop intervention pop-ups.
Conduct 1 community consultation to inform the design and development of Service Provider workshops.

General Responsibilities:

Assess the needs of HIV-infected and aﬀected clients, provide counseling, advice, and referrals to other services, agencies, or programs, and develop strategies for each individual.
Conduct research on eﬀective strategies and models for peer-based programming to inform program delivery.
Provide system navigation support and identify appropriate referrals to complementary programming based on the determinants of health framework.
Oﬀer Prevention Case Management (PCM) and other case management support to Peers.
Coordinate the development of intake and assessment tools to assess risk and factors related to risk.
Provide ongoing system navigation support to Peers.
Recruit, train, and place Peers to engage in peer activities at all levels of program delivery.
Support the delivery of workshops on safer sex, disclosure, goal setting, and treatment adherence.
Provide referrals as required to HIV/STI testing sites, other ASOs (AIDS service organizations), and services such as housing, mental health, and employment.
Attend staﬀ and team meetings, as well as relevant training sessions.
Participate in staﬀ and team meetings, develop monthly reports, and perform other assigned duties.

Qualiﬁcations:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (public health, social work, or similar)
Experience in HIV/AIDS prevention and community engagement
Knowledge of Anti-Black Racism and its impact on health outcomes
Familiarity with peer-based programming and case management approaches
Strong research and data analysis skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Proficiency in relevant computer applications

The position is subject to the Director of Health Promotion. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline for applications: 15 January 2023
Please forward resume and cover letter to:
Rosemary Okoth
20 Victoria St., 4th floor, Toronto, ON
or email: hiring@black-cap.com

Please use ‘Program Coordinator.’ as the subject of your email.

Introducing Our Interim Executive Director: Elizabeth Mutinda

COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS MEETING – OCT 24 2024

Community and Business Meeting

We are writing to inform you of the updated venue for our upcoming Community Meeting on Thursday, October 24, 2024. You are welcome to join us either in person or online:

View Meeting Agenda Here

Location:

Regent Park Community Centre

402 Shuter St., Toronto, ON M5A 1X6

Registration starts at 5:30 PM (ET).

Please remember to register early to secure your spot for in-person attendance, as voting will be conducted in person only.

To register, please click the link below:

Join in-person

Join Online

Sincerely,

The Transition Board

Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP)

[HOLD] Community Meeting – OCT 24 2024

Community Meeting with Transition Board

We hope this message finds you well.

Please hold the date for an important Community Meeting hosted by our Transition Board at Black CAP on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Regent Park Community Centre.

This meeting will provide key updates regarding our organization’s governance, financial status, programs, and operations. Your participation is crucial to ensuring the continued success of Black CAP and its mission.

Kindly be on the look for an official invitation, including the meeting agenda.

We look forward to your engagement and input.

Sincerely,

The Transition Board

Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP)

Transitional Board Recruitment: Calling for Nominees

Transitional Board Recruitment: Calling for Nominees

Friday, July 19, 2024

Introducing Our Transitional Board of Directors

We are specially grateful to the 80 members who joined in person and online, community supporters and partners who attended the July 18^th, 2024, Special Members’ Meeting. This meeting focused on putting in place a Transitional Board to help guide the organization and stabilize operations.
We are pleased to announce that the Member’s approved the implementation of a Transitional Board of up to seven (7) Directors, for a term not to exceed 12 months or until the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Recruitment for Additional Transitional Board Members

At that meeting the Membership elected four (4) members to serve as part of a Transitional Board and we are looking to secure three (3) additional members.
In filling these three (3) Board positions, Black CAP is focused on securing youth participation, and individuals with Financial and Legal expertise. If you wish to contribute to the rebuilding work of the Transitional Board and to seek election to the Board kindly complete an application before Friday, July 26, 2024 using the link below;

Complete Application for Transitional Board Member

Kindly note;

To qualify as a director, an individual must

Be a member of Black CAP
Not be a current employee of Black CAP, and have not been an employee or Board Member of Black CAP in past two years; and
Not be disqualified by section 23(1) of Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

Important reminder that those elected to serve on the Transitional Board are not eligible to serve on the longer-term Board, or to be employed by the organization within 2 years after leaving the Transitional Board. Hence, if you wish to be considered for employment or membership the long-term Board you should not apply to serve on the Transitional Board.

With sincere gratitude and solidarity,

Transitional Board of Directors, Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

SPECIAL MEMBERS MEETING – JULY 18 2024

Monday, July 8, 2024

Notice of Special Meeting of the Members

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Greetings, Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (“Black CAP”) Membership, community members and stakeholders.

Thank you to all the members who attended the Town Hall meeting on June 13, 2024. From that meeting members, staff, community and stakeholders voiced their concerns about governance and operations leadership of Black CAP. Your concerns were heard and since then the Board has been focused on addressing the crisis that the organization faces.

This notice is to inform you that Black CAP is calling a Special Member’s Meeting for

Thursday, July 18^th, 2024, 6:30 pm (ET)

Registration will open at 5.30 pm

at Location to be confirmed.

Location and meeting package details will follow by July 12^th, 2024.

The purpose of the meeting is as follows:

To fill vacancies on the board of directors by electing members to serve on a Transitional Board of Directors of Black CAP for a period not to exceed one (1) year or until the annual general meeting of Black CAP in 2025.

This meeting and voting will be held in-person only. This is out of an abundance of caution due to previous concerns explained at last year’s Special Members Meeting about Proxy voter intimidation; hence we will not permit Proxy voting at this time.

Members Eligible to Vote

In accordance with section 7(1)(d) of Black CAP By-Laws, a member must have

submitted a membership application or membership renewal prior to June 18^th, 2024, to be eligible to vote at the special meeting.

Please register for the Special Member’s Meeting through this link: https://blackcapto.formstack.com/forms/special_members_meeting

If you require childcare, please complete your response at least 24 hours before the meeting via the link above, and you will receive information about the childcare arrangements.

Nominations for Directors

To qualify as a director, an individual must

Be a member of Black CAP
Not be a current employee of Black CAP, and have not been an employee of Black CAP in past two years; and
Not be disqualified by section 23(1) of Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act

Individuals wishing to seek election at the special meeting as directors are invited to provide written notice of their candidacy to the Board (membersmeeting@black-cap.com).

All director candidates are requested to provide their name, email address, phone number, and residential address.

Director candidates may also provide, for circulation to members:

a brief write-up of no more than 400 words. The write-up may be a message to members or a biography,
a photo no larger than 2MB. The photo may be cropped/scaled down by staff before posting/distribution

The Board will endeavor to make publicly available the names, write-up and photos of director candidates received prior to Monday, July 15, 2024, 12pm, and reserves the right to decline posting any write-up or photo deemed inappropriate. All nominations received after will be treated as nominations from the floor.

In accordance with section 10(4) of Black CAP By-Laws, nominations will be accepted from the floor.

We must never forget what really matters: the lives of the communities, particularly our black communities living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, who desperately need the services and support provided by Black CAP.

With sincere gratitude and solidarity,

Board of Directors, Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention

JOB POSTING: Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker – Temporary

JOB POSTING: Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker

JOB POSTING: Harm Reduction Coordinator

JOB POSTING: Program Coordinator – Temporary

Introducing Our Interim Executive Director: Elizabeth Mutinda

COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS MEETING – OCT 24 2024

[HOLD] Community Meeting – OCT 24 2024

Transitional Board Recruitment: Calling for Nominees

SPECIAL MEMBERS MEETING – JULY 18 2024

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