Harm Reduction Worker - Toronto, Canada - Dixon Hall

Dixon Hall

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Type:
Part-Time (6 month contract)

Department:
Shelter and Respite Services

Union:
Included (CUPE)

Salary:
Level 3 - $26.42/hr

File #: 23-HHS OPEN)

Posting Date:
November 1, 2023

Posting Close:
November 15, 2023

Dixon Hall is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community's most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.

Reporting to the Manager, Shelter and Shelter Programs, the Harm Reduction Worker will work proactively and responsively with clients, staff teams, peers and community members to support community members living with persistent alcohol and drug use to maintain their housing and improve their quality of life while working with team members to diminish challenging behaviours in the Downtown East (DTE).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide individual and group support to homeless, formerly homeless, and community members of the DTE who are marginally housed using an empathic harm reduction approach.
Provide outreach to potential program participants
Train and liaise with Dixon Hall staff and members of the deescalation team.
Respond to community crises as they develop
Assist tenants to develop individualized plans of action with shortterm and longterm goals and identified strategies to achieve and maintain housing stability
Facilitate referral of tenants to specialists, hospital or community resources, as appropriate
Arrange for referrals, including any followup appointments and documentation for medical specialists for assigned practitioners
Assess and assist tenant to manage episodic and stable chronic health conditions associated with persistent drug and alcohol use
Participate in case conferences with tenants as needed
Provide educational support to tenants regarding emerging and persistent challenges related to addiction
Provide supportive and lifestyle counselling and crisis management when indicated.
Assist tenants with navigating mental health and addictions services to support their success in maintaining their housing
Arrange and maintain both regular and intermittent times for home visits with tenants
Accompany tenants to appointments, medical, legal, or otherwise, when necessary
Communicate with the appropriate Housing Support Worker and project managers as required
Advocate on behalf of tenants
Inform tenants of their rights and responsibilities
Maintain up to date case notes, progress reports and tenant files
Compile monthly statistical data and submit reports based on this data

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant postsecondary degree/diploma in social services, or equivalent work experience in the field Harm Reduction/Mental Health Support
Minimum of two (2) years related experience in crisis support, substance use issues, mental health and harm reduction and crisis intervention and counseling skills.
Demonstrable experience working with homeless, formerly homeless, and marginally housed people
Demonstrable ability in case management with supportive counseling; strong assessment and clinical skills
Experience writing reports and maintaining statistical program data
Valid Ontario Class G driver's license
Clean driver's abstract that has been obtained within the last three months
Strong written and verbal English language communication skills; fluency in additional languages will be considered an asset
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, DSM IV, and psychiatric medications
Knowledge of best practice guidelines for disorders assessment and treatment
Knowledge of community agencies and their relevant programs and services
Selfdirected and independent; ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and in collaboration with other community professionals
Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity to changing client situations and needs
Able to work flexible hours with occasional travel within the City of Toronto
Emergency First Aid and CPR certification an asset
Crisis Prevention and Intervention training/certification an asset
Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer
Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a 'Clear' or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency.
Uptodate vaccination against COVID19 with a vaccine approved for use in Canada

Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies.

If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring man