Outreach Worker, Overdose Prevention Services
2 weeks ago
Salary range:
The salary range for this position is CAD $ $33.
28 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us.
The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.
True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.This commitment includes preference given to self-identifying Canadian First Nations, Métis, and Inuk Peoples pursuant to section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
Relief Part-Time
Outreach Worker, Overdose Prevention Services - First Nations Communities working in Fraser Health Community East Fraser,
Chilliwack, British Columbia.
We are looking for applicants with;
- Completion of Substance Use Certificate
- One (1) year recent related experience working with clients with substance use issues
- Current CPR certificate
- Knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocol and cultural issues
- Valid BC driver's license
- Access to a personal vehicle for businessrelated purposes
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- Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer._
Detailed Overview:
Within the context of a culturally relevant client and family-centred model, and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Overdose Prevention Services Outreach Worker works collaboratively as a member of the assigned First Nations Overdose Prevention Services team.
Ensures the client's self-identified goals for safety, recovery and community connection are supported by appropriate services and practices, and are consistent with the values of self-determination/choice, harm reduction, and cultural safety and humility.
Monitors clients by methods such as observing client's health condition and environment. Arranges, plans, escorts and accompanies as necessary, designated / marginalized individuals on appointments, errands and other activities. Creates linkages to other community resources and programs.Assists clients in accessing benefits or assistance as appropriate and provides brief planning and coordination on issues related to substance use, opioid agonist therapy, overdose prevention and harm reduction.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, administers medication to clients and provides medication reminders. Liaises and works with community resources and healthcare providers. Provides basic health-promoting information and promotes development of life-skills to clients.Performs a variety of general clerical duties, attends meetings and participates in patient care planning and coordination.
The Outreach Worker provides services primarily at a fixed/mobile site locations within the assigned local First Nation community with outreach conducted as needed and/or as the program requires.
The services provided reach a diverse group of people that use substances, including those who identify as Indigenous, youth, LGBTQ2S and POC.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors clients by methods such as observing client's health condition and environment including functional ability, living arrangement, and family supports, documenting behavioural, physical and cognitive changes in accordance with standard procedures or specific directions. Reports significant and unsafe observations to Registered Nurse or delegate.
- Establishes a culturally respectful, dignifying and purposeful relationship with the client.
- Arranges, plans, escorts and accompanies, as necessary, designated / marginalized individuals on medical appointments and errands, while providing emotional, moral support and physical assistance to further the development of selfmanagement skills.
- Creates linkages to other community resource
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