Harm Reduction Outreach Worker

2 weeks ago

Brampton, Canada Moyo HCS Full time

**Position Title: Harm Reduction Outreach Worker**

**Position Type: FTE 6 month contract, with the possibility of an extension**

**Reporting To: Harm Reduction Program Director**

**Location of Office: Brampton**

**Salary: $47,000**

**Summary for Harm Reduction Outreach Worker position**:
We are looking for an experienced, value-driven individual to conduct van outreach and harm reduction services directed toward people who use drugs in Peel Region, including harm reduction supply distribution, prevention activities targeted for at-risk populations, and other community outreach initiatives. Reporting to the Harm Reduction Program Manager, the Harm Reduction Outreach Worker will work as part of the Harm Reduction team to provide prevention and engagement supports for people who use drugs.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct harm reduction outreach across Peel using the Moyo outreach vehicle.
- Provide harm reduction materials/supplies to people who use drugs in Peel Region
- Provide educational materials on harm reduction, HIV/AIDS, Hep C and STBBI’s
- Provide support for people who use drugs with regards to health promotion, community resources/referrals, and one-on-one non-clinical counselling.
- Order, stock and maintain needle exchange and other instruments with Peel Public Health
- Maintain working relationships with community partner agencies.
- Develop and deliver prevention and harm reduction presentations/messages to target populations in a variety of venues, including parks, bars, community agencies, and online.
- Record and monitor statistical information to identify current issues and client needs.
- Complete monthly Van Safety Checks and coordinate with Health and Safety team as needed
- Work with the harm reduction team to identify outreach locations and schedule.
- Liaise with managers of outreach venues to identify outreach spaces.
- Involve community partner agencies, health care providers, and stakeholders in the planning and delivery of educational material.
- Develop and maintain partnership opportunities to provide information and resource materials to promote the health of clients affected by HIV/AIDS and/or substance use
- Actively participate in relevant networks and coalitions serving clients affected by HIV/AIDS and substance use.
- Provide information regarding concrete support services for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and/or substance use and to provide educational material to enable clients to cope more effectively with issues and concerns related to HIV/AIDS and or/substance use.
- To work with peer ambassadors (people who have lived experience with drug use).

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in social services or related field or equivalent and relevant work experience. Lived/living experience with substance use is seen as an asset and will be counted as relevant experience.
- Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of substance use, sexuality, gender identity and harm reduction principles and the ability to understand and practice harm reduction principles as they relate to substance use and sexual activity.
- Ability to work from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, 2SLGBTQ+ positive framework.
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills including a strong ability to work from a client centered approach in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to anticipate potential problems/conflicts and take appropriate actions, and to meet deadlines.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and clean driving record.
- Access to a vehicle.
- Ability to work evenings and possibly weekends when needed.

Moyo Health & Community Services promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applicants living with or affected by HIV to apply, along with people with lived/living experience of substance use. We also encourage people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, health statuses, gender identities and expressions, and sexual orientations to apply. Please note that disclosure of any of the above-mentioned identities is not required.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: From $47,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- This job requires you to drive our Outreach Van daily, and having a full G license and a clean driving abstract is a must? Do you have a full G license and clean driving abstract?
- The job is contingent on being able to be insured through Moyos insurance for the Van, are there any reason you may not be able to get insured that we should be aware of?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-05

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