Harm Reduction Outreach Worker

4 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada NorWest Community Health Centres Full time

Consumption and Treatment Services Site
1 FTE (December 2023-March 31, 2024) *with possibility of extension
Thunder Bay Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking a contract 1 FTE Harm Reduction Outreach Worker who, as a valuable member of the Community Health Centre team, will provide services within the Peer Support Worker scope of practice at the Thunder Bay site. There is a strong emphasis on harm reduction, disease prevention, health promotion and education and community partnerships.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Preference will be given to individuals with lived or family experience with mental health, addictions and/or recovery, or individuals working with vulnerable populations.
- Proven experience with overdose prevention and response, and training in/experience with Naloxone administration.
- Physical ability to provide on site support for overdose response.
- Experience and knowledge of drug use, alcohol use, risky behaviours and harm reduction supplies.
- Volunteer or work experience within a harm reduction framework.
- Experience utilizing harm reduction principles and strategies.
- Experience providing peer-to-peer support.
- Demonstrated ability to de-escalate conflict.
- Confidence in asserting oneself and maintaining healthy boundaries.
- Knowledge of community services and resources.
- Strong communication skills; able to actively listen and advocate for care.
- Demonstrated display of sensitivity to others.
- Open, non-judgmental and willing to learn.
- Respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within individuals who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
- A current driver's license and access to a vehicle to travel to designated outreach sites.

**How to Apply**:
The deadline for applicants is Monday, December 4, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts to:
Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources, CHRL
NorWest Community Health Centres
525 Simpson Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

**FAX**: 622-7637

NWCHC’s is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

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