Casual Harm Reduction Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Lookout Housing and Health Society

Lookout Housing and Health Society

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

NOTICE:
JOB POSTING #CASUAL

POSITION:
Harm Reduction Worker
Powell Street Getaway, Vancouver BC

SALARY:
$23.27 Per Hour (as per the Collective Agreement)

HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK:7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays

JOB SUMMARY:

The Harm Reduction Worker supports Lookout's Safe Consumption Program under the direction of the Program Coordinator.

The people we serve may have a variety of challenging and often overlapping problems including serious mental illness, substance abuse (including IV drug use), hygiene issues, treatment (medical, psychiatric and rehab), and increasingly HIV+/Aids.

Harm Reduction Workers provide the necessary support of the program including facilitating intakes and orienting guests, and providing support for meeting the needs of clients, as well as providing education on harm reduction methods and the distribution of harm reduction supplies.

The Harm Reduction Worker deals with the public, other service agencies, and professionals involved in the support of clients.

JOB DUTIES (In Brief):

Provide oversight, coordination, and education on Lookout's Safe Consumption Program to support harm reduction practice through the Society
Assist staff with implementing harm reduction practices that are approved
Provide assistance to clients by identifying and sharing information on a variety of resources
Maintain related manual and computerized records
Participate as a team member with staff to ensure a safe and caring environment by responding to emergencies and supporting others through methods and information

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCE:

Related Diploma or Certificate; or a minimum of Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Familiarity with community resources; particularly harm reduction, addiction, mental health, and others

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Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and negative TB Test:

Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine:
Naloxone Training is an asset
Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries
Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment
A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use

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