Outreach Overdose Prevention Worker

4 days ago

Kelowna, Canada The Bridge Youth & Family Services Full time

**About Us**

The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.

At The Bridge you will have every opportunity for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive wages, fully employer paid extended health benefits for eligible employees, a wellness day each year, 6% vacation pay each year and access to the municipal pension plan for eligible employees. Come live work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure, nature and culture is at your fingertips.

As winners of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Not-for-Profit Excellence Award, The Bridge continues to be an example of going above and beyond when it comes to both our staff AND community. If you are searching for a work environment that puts inclusivity, teamwork, continuing education and growth at the forefront, you have come to the right place

**Position Summary**

**Position**: Casual On-Call

**Wage Range**

Grid level 11 - $22.68-26.42 per hour

**Qualifications**

**_Education and experience_**
- Minimum diploma in Community Social Services or care aid certificate
- Recent, related experience of two years or
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience or
- Other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.

**_ Job skills and abilities_**
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to work in collaboration with others
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
- Knowledge of community resources
- Ability to handle conflict
- Ability to utilize own vehicle with mileage compensation if required

**_ Other Requirements_**
- Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy
- Ability to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Valid BC driver’s license and use of reliable vehicle
- The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer._

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