Harm Reduction Ops Worker - Chilliwack, Canada - Pacific Community Resources Society

Pacific Community Resources Society

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Chilliwack, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Harm Reduction OPS Worker***
Program: Chilliwack Wellness Centre**- Supervisor: Wellness Center Supervisor

Flexible Hours may be required

Regular Full Time (35 hours/ week)
Grid 13 ($

Closing Date: 21 July 202- Opportunity

The Harm Reduction Worker (HRW) will provide frontline work at the new Wellness Centre in Chilliwack specific to overseeing a safe injection and inhalation Overdose Prevention Site (OPS). The Wellness Centre will be open 7 days a week, from 7:00 am7:00 pm, serving those facing homelessness, mental health as well as substance use concerns. The HRW will provide a safe, culturally sensitive environment for all guests entering and utilizing the space. The primary role of this position will be to provide a nonjudgmental connection and direct supervision of participants consuming drugs in either an injection or inhalation location at the site. This involves providing harm reduction supply, monitoring participants before, during and after they use, and keeping a clean environment. As harm reduction is one step in the recovery journey, the HRW will also be ready to provide any further treatment guidance or supports to those wanting to alter their relationship with drugs.

This position will have a cultural understanding and trauma informed approach that involves our Indigenous and fellow neighbors. In addition, they will follow PCRS policies, service targets and mandates while assuring the program runs efficiently.

Duties within the HRW position are to assist participants with immediate needs, keep an eye on all participants in and around the center, regularly checking in with participants for safety and potential needs, provide resources as needed, and keep the entire center clean through regular cleaning.

This position will have varied shifts including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities
Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector.
Proof of being fully Vaccinated for Covid 1
Demonstrated experience supporting teams working within a crisis environment.
Demonstrated experience in working with those facing homelessness.
Demonstrated experience in working with an OPS.
Computer skills and administrative capability.

Occupational First Aid

Level
Qualifications
B.A. in a related field plus oneyear related experience, or a twoyear diploma in a related field plus two years' experience, or a combination of related work experience/education with those facing homelessness.
Additional Assets
Mental Health First Aid certification.
De-Escalation/Non-Violent Intervention training.
Who We Are
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large notforprofit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

Our Vision

Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities

Our Mission

To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

Our Values

Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Wellbeing
We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se'mya'me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxw (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kwikwəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.
We Offer
Equitable Base Pay we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day
Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums
Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling
Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions
Flexible schedules and earned time off program
Fullday agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
Inhouse digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.

- _ Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements - details for this posting will be provided on request._