Harm Reduction Outreach Worker

**Who You Are**
- Are you a culturally sensitive social services professional committed to building trust-filled relationships centered on respecting the dignity of each individual served?
- Are you dedicated to a client-centred and non-judgmental approach to your work?
- Do you use your humility and compassion to connect and build rapport with the individuals you serve?
- Are you passionate about overcoming the stigma and discrimination of HIV/AIDS by promoting understanding and inclusion in your community?
- Are you ready to provide harm reduction support to people impacted by the opioid crisis?

If so, we may have an opportunity for you

**What You Will Do**
- As a Harm Reduction Outreach Worker, you will enhance the quality of life for individuals and diverse communities living with, at-risk for or affected by the challenges associated with HIV/AIDS and HCV.
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide harm reduction and HIV/HCV education and distribute harm reduction material to individuals who use substances to support positive health outcomes in local communities, including Oxford/Elgin Counties and London.
- You will address the needs of individuals who experience barriers to accessing care and who have addiction and/or social issues to enable better access to the care continuum for community members.

**What You Will Bring**
- A strong ability to build rapport with participants and engage with and relate to culturally, linguistically, ethnically, spiritually, racially, and geographically diverse communities.
- A strong knowledge of community resources and social service agencies in London with the ability to identify and understand intersectional factors that impact the health and wellbeing of diverse communities of people.
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to deliver effective conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques.
- A valid G driver’s license with proof of insurance and the ability to drive for extended periods of time while working throughout our catchment area.
- An ability to walk for extended periods of time and lift/carry up up to 30 lbs for short distances.
- First Aid & CPR, BLS, CPI training considered an asset.
- A satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).

**What We Offer**
- A supportive and inspiring workplace that has **the courage to do what is right**.
- A comprehensive group benefits package, including health, dental, vision, EAP, etc. as well as retirement benefits.
- Three weeks of paid vacation annually.
- Fifteen wellness days annually.
- A starting salary of $43,500.00.

**Who We Are**

RHAC is committed to and adheres to the principles of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Employment Standards, the Pay Equity Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all other applicable legislation. We are committed to integration and to removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. Additionally, we support and encourage applicants on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation. RHAC acknowledges that equitable access to employment is an agent in social change.

**Applications Instructions**

**RHAC is dedicated to maintaining the health and safety of all our staff. Our infection prevention and control strategies include the expectation that all staff have received two valid doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Therefore, confirmation of vaccination status will be required for successful applicants.**

Pay: From $43,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-11