Harm Reduction Worker

5 months ago

Kingston, Canada Trellis HIV & Community Care Full time

**Harm Reduction Worker
- PT/CASUAL**

Trellis HIV & Community Care, in partnership with Street Health Centre as part of Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC), is working in solidarity, to provide support twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, within an Integrated Care model. Trellis HIV & Community Care is inviting you to join our heart-led harm reduction team to provide dignified and compassionate care for the people we serve, many of whom experience housing instability and homelessness, as well as substance use and complex mental health challenges as a result of systemic violence.

**The Integrated Care Hub is based on the following 5 Core Pillars**:

- 1. Harm Reduction
- 2. Trauma and Violence Informed Care
- 3. Stabilization
- 4. Wellness
- 5. Cultural Safety

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

This role is focused on engaging in meaningful relationships with the people we serve as well as team members to prevent or reduce HIV/HCV and other blood-borne infections and decreasing drug-related harms. This is done by supporting people in accessing basic needs, increasing stabilization, promoting wellness, and increasing access to broader health and social services. This work will be done on-site at the Integrated Care Hub, in Kingston.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Staff the Drop-In space and Rest zone by engaging with the people we serve and ensuring that Rights and Responsibilities are being lived out.
- Support the team in preparing and providing nutritious meals on-site.
- Assist in distributing safer inhalation/injection supplies and Naloxone kits.
- Provide practical assistance and referrals related to accessing other services and benefits.
- Participate in working groups and committees.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of services provided.

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Knowledge of risks related to substance use.
- Knowledge of barriers that prevent people who use substances in accessing services.
- Understanding of homelessness, complex mental health challenges, and substance use.
- Ability to work well with others and on your own.
- Comfortable interacting with people who are actively using substances.
- Strong communication, de-escalation and conflict-resolution skills.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgement and good boundaries.
- CPR C/ First Aid, ASIST Training an asset.
- Flexibility to work day, evening, weekend and/or overnights is required. A $2.50/hour remium is paid for shifts beginning at 9 pm or later.

NOTE: As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome individuals with lived experience of substance use, people who are HIV+, racialized, trans-identified, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+ and those with disabilities to apply.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

**WAGE: $20.00 per hour (22.50 overnight workers)**
- Part-time hours: 5 - 37.5 per week
- Contract length: 6 months
- Job Type: Part-time, casual contract.
- Flexible schedule.

**SCHEDULE**:

- 5-8 hour shift (Day shift & Evening shift) // 12-hour shift (Overnight shift).

**Job Types**: Casual, Part-time

**Salary**: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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