Women’s Program Outreach Support Worker

6 months ago

Red Deer, Canada Turning Point Society Full time

**About us**:
Turning Point is a progressive, non-profit organization actively engaged in changing the conversation surrounding drug use, people who use drugs, homelessness, HIV and vulnerable populations. As a team member, you will gain knowledge in the following areas: HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections; Naloxone; Overdose Prevention Site/ Supervised Consumption Services; sex-trade and survival sex; substance use; homelessness; LBGTQ supports; comprehensive sexual health; harm reduction supply distribution; supportive housing; and community support networks. You will also be part of a supportive team that encourages personal and professional growth.

**Position: Women’s Program Outreach Support Worker**

Reports to: Team Lead/Executive Director

Hours of Work: 28-35hours/week

Job Purpose: To contribute to the work of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure respect and dignity for all, in a safe and healthy community.

**Key Responsibilities**:
The Women’s Program Outreach Support Worker is part of a collaborative team. The roles and responsibilities are as follows:

- Work with a multi-disciplinary team;
- Act as a resource and support by using a client-centered, harm reduction approach with clients;
- Provide interim support to clients until they are engaged with sustainable community resources, which includes but is not limited to: Provide urgent referrals to appropriate social agencies based on client needs; Provide information and education; Provides assistance and facilitating or providing transportation to access appropriate services; valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation is required for this position; Empower clients to take steps towards independence; Facilitate the development of a professional and/or natural support network; Make referral to appropriate social agencies as needed and in consultation with team;
- Facilitate client engagement with sustainable community supports, which includes but is not limited to: Develop and foster a strong rapport with the client; Utilize a variety of outreach methods to reach isolated and/or disengaged clients; and Assessing client barriers to services and facilitating access as required;
- Complete data collection and reporting relevant to program evaluation;
- Participate in staff meetings;
- Maintain current knowledge and skills; and
- Attend agency functions as required

**Required Qualifications**:

- 3-5 years education & experience in related fields
- Sound knowledge of harm reduction
- Commitment to harm reduction principles
- Understanding of trauma, determinants of health and addictions
- Proficient computer & data collection/reporting skills
- Experience working with marginalized individuals and communities who have experienced poverty and addictions
- Ability to develop and maintain key relationships with community partners
- Strong communication, problem-solving & organizing skills
- Ability to work independently, with a team & with community partners
- Access to reliable vehicle and clean driver’s abstract
- Knowledge of best-practices

**Please address your resume and cover letter to the program's Team Lead, Trisha McIvor**

**Only resumés including a cover letter will be considered.**

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

**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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