Harm Reduction Worker

2 weeks ago


New Westminster, Canada The Lower Mainland Purpose Society Full time

**The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families has the following position available**:
**Position**: Harm Reduction Worker

**Wage**: $29.00

**Location**: 40 Begbie Street, New Westminster, B.C.

**Hours**:
**Position 1**: 35 hours per week, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

**Position 2**: 21-14 hours per week, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Purpose Society has established the Health Contact Centre which is the first safe consumption site in New Westminster. In addition to providing a site where, substances can be used safely, the Centre will offer other programs to enhance the psychosocial outcomes of program participants.

**Duties**:
The primary duty of the Harm Reduction Worker is to ensure that clients consume substances in a safe way and offer assistance if needed. Duties include:

- Responsible for on-site safety and adherence to program policies and procedures
- Greeting clients coming to the Health Contact Centre
- Complete required paperwork
- Observe clients consume substances safely
- Offer assistance as required
- Observe clients after substance use to ensure wellness
- Clean and sanitize surfaces on a regular basis
- Facilitate drug testing
- Distribute harm reduction supplies
- Provide naloxone kits and naloxone training
- Complete needle sweeps of the surrounding area as required
- Provide referral to other Purpose programs that can provide necessary services
- Work cooperatively with team members to ensure client safety in every way

**Qualifications**:

- The equivalent of a high school diploma and evidence of additional training taken
- At least two years experience providing front line, harm reduction services with an emphasis on mental health, addictions, homelessness and/or social services, or an equivalent combination experience and lived experience
- Advanced overdose recognition and response training
- Knowledge of common drugs and their effects
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Ability to maintain a non-judgmental and non-stigmatizing approach is required
- Willingness to participate in on-going on the job and other outside courses
- Ability and willingness to work with a client-centred approach
- Good verbal communication skills

**Other**:

- Must be physically and mentally able to be on your feet for long periods, take on physical tasks and work in a fast paced environment
- Must follow Covid protocols, wear a mask and sanitize/wash hands frequently

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of Travis Walker.

Job will be posted until it is filled.

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

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events

Schedule:

- Night shift

Work Location: In person



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