Harm Reduction Worker

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada Victoria Cool Aid Society Full time

This is a great opportunity to join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.

In response to the overdose crisis, Cool Aid has increased access to harm reduction supports and education through the Overdose Prevention Unit (OPU), including peer supports. Our objective is to meet clients where they are at.

The Harm Reduction Worker helps promote safe use and cultural safety within the site. Working at the OPU site, you will interact with service users, distribute harm reduction materials, and provide addictions information and referrals as needed. This role supports a realistic and humane approach to supporting clients who access OPU services, with the goal of preventing overdose-related deaths.

The OPU is fully integrated into all aspects of the Rock Bay Landing program. Its purpose is to improve health outcomes for people who use illicit substances. Many individuals who access this service will be existing clients of the Rock Bay Landing shelter. As the Harm Reduction Worker, you will work collaboratively with both internal and external support networks, and the broader Rock Bay Landing shelter team, to provide integrated supports to clients accessing the site’s services.

**Qualifications**

**Education**
- Degree or diploma in a related human or social services field.

**Experience**
- At least two (2) years of direct experience working in a harm reductive setting, including shelters or supportive housing.
- A demonstrated high level of knowledge regarding safer substance use practices, substance use treatment, referrals, and available resources.
- Overdose Prevention and Naloxone training, and crisis intervention skills.

**Requirements**:

- Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.
- Successful completion of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.

**Job Information**

**Hourly Wage Rate**: $30.18 - $33.49

**Work Location**: 535 Ellice St - Rock Bay Landing

**Shift Time**: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM

**Schedule**: Wednesday to Friday, and every second Tuesday

**Weekly Hours**: 28

**Job Type**: Part-Time, Permanent

**Union**:BCGEU

**Benefits**: We offer a comprehensive package that includes paid time off, and long-term disability; 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits, including for eligible dependents; access to telemedicine services through Sparrow; and our Employee Assistance Program, provided by Kii Health.

In compliance with OHS and WorkSafe regulations, staff at this site will be supplied with and required to wear a half-mask respirator while performing task-specific duties.

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