Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Service - Toronto, Canada - The Neighbourhood Group

The Neighbourhood Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) is a multi-service agency that includes Central Neighbourhood House, Neighbourhood Link Support Services and St. Stephen's Community House

JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION TITLE:
Kensington Market Overdose Prevention Service Program Worker (3 Days a Week)

DEPARTMENT:
Urban Health and Homelessness Services

STATUS:
Regular Part-Time, CUPE 7797
HRS /

WEEK:
18

CONTRACT DATES:
n/a

REPORT TO:
Supervisor, Overdose Prevention Service

HOURLY RATE:
$29.95

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Kensington Marker Overdose Prevention Service (KMOPS) seeks a reliable, committed and experienced individual to join our dynamic team in Urban Health and Homelessness Services (UHHS).

As part of the KMOPS team, this position will be responsible for the provision of overdose prevention services for homeless and at-risk individuals who use drugs, including opioid overdose reversal, distribution of harm reduction tools, crisis intervention, support and education.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Overdose Prevention Service and is part of CUPE 7797.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Provide overdose prevention support in the KMOPS site and the surrounding area, including overdose reversal, as well as education and support to enable people to be able to reduce their risk of overdose
Work with homeless and atrisk individuals requiring harm reduction support and education, acting as a point of contact for resources, information and referrals
Work with other organizations and individuals to develop communitybased harm reduction programming to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless, socially isolated and living in poverty.
Support client engagement initiatives within the agency including the volunteer program and peer development initiatives
Maintain current and accurate statistics as required
Represent the agency on appropriate addictions and harm reduction coalitions and networks as assigned by supervisor
Some evening and weekend work required.
Maintain strict COVID protocols, including donning PPE and sanitization.
Prepare for and actively participate in supervision meetings with the Coordinator
Attend meetings and other UHHS activities as assigned.
Participate in all required trainings to ensure KMOPS maintains a consistently high quality of service
Ensure confidentiality is maintained.
Cooperate with health and safety instructions.
Helps to ensure operations of KMOPS comply with requirements and guidelines.
As part of the UHHS team, engage in the active team meetings

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Lived experience of injection drug use plus one year of related employment
Demonstrated experience with and commitment to harm reduction
Ability to deescalate conflicts, and confidence in asserting and maintaining strong boundaries
Experience with data base entry such as NEO, or other systems of data collection is an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Adherence to procedures for limits, boundaries and safe work
Understanding of Antioppression principles and ability to work effectively with people of various cultural and economic backgrounds. Knowledge of the Kensington Market area and issues affecting the community
Must have a drug positive and sexpositive attitude
Self starter and organized with ability to work independently, as well as acting as a supportive team member
Experience with electronic databases an asset
Willingness to learn is essential