Harm Reduction Worker

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada YWCA Hamilton Full time

Who We Are


Founded in 1889,
YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton's original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework.

We are dedicated to strengthening women's and girl's voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.


YWork for us?


At
YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships.

We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live.

We offer our employees:

  • Onthejob training and professional development opportunities
  • Childcare discounts
  • Opportunities to get involved in our community
  • A competitive total rewards package
If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team

Position DescriptionJob Code: 2-MRE-2024**
Department: Housing and Gender Based Violence Support Services

Reports to:
Program Supervisor

Location:
Hamilton, ON

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week

Start Date:
TBD

Posting Date:
April 9, 2024

  • Maintains a hygienic, organized, comfortable and respectful environment in the Safer Use Space;
  • Greets and engages participants, orients participants to the service and space and completes brief intake and review of service user agreements;
  • This position will work collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members, inclusive of Carole Anne's Place Coordinator's and other staff of YWCA Hamilton, health care providers from Hamilton Social Medicine Response Team (HAMSMART), peer workers and other health and social service providers;
  • Collects and documents all information relevant to the Urgent Public Health Needs Site (UPHNS) agreement with Health Canada and YWCA Hamilton and participates in an ongoing evaluation and review of the space;
  • Supervises consumption and responds appropriately in the event of a drug poisoning crisis;
  • Offers genderspecific harm reduction supports and aims to improve the quality of life and health of all program participants;
  • Works within general rules, procedures and standards, referring issues or problems to supervisor;
  • Maintains high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client, employee and contract information;
  • Provides reports and updates to Program Management when required;
  • Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
  • Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes;
  • Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships;
  • Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
  • Other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Relief works 014 hours per week, Part Time works 1529 hours per week and Full Time Works 37.5 hours per week; Works overnight shift with a possibility of additional daytime, afternoon and evening hours as required;
  • Regularly works in emotional charged situations requiring resolution;
  • Work environment may be hostile or violent at times.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of drug use, homelessness, violence and mental health for the population accessing Carole Anne's Place through a combination of lived experience, work experience and/or education and training;
  • Ability to bring an intersectional feminist, traumainformed and antiracist/antioppressive approach to supporting women, trans, 2spirit and nonbinary people who use drugs and experience homelessness;
  • Understanding of what it means to support program participants through a lowbarrier and nonjudgmental approach;
  • Demonstrated capacity for accurate documentation, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and strong oral, written and listening skills;
  • Willingness to learn and be adaptable as the pilot program develops and evolves;
  • Demonstrated ability to problemsolve in a fastpaced, sometimes stressful environment;
  • Knowledge of community services, resources, and strong advocacy skills is considered an asset;
  • Must have a current Vulnerable Sector Police Check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
  • Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
  • Ability to work overnight shifts on weekdays and/or weekends;
  • Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.
  • As part of YWCA Hamilton's commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to app

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