25.93 Paramedic Community Centre Worker

25.93 Paramedic Community Centre Worker

**919 Pandora Ave**

**Please See Below for Shift Details**
- **This posting is open to all qualified applicants.**_

Our Place Society (OPS) is an organization founded on inclusive and progressive Christian values and principles. We are driven by our values: hope and belonging, teamwork, unconditional love and safety. We work as a team to create a nurturing atmosphere of home and family, where all are welcome. **A team approach is critical to living out our mission and values and directing our work.**

**Position Overview**:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- **Medical Community Centre Worker**:_
- Provide first response to any medical crisis (ODs) as required in the drop-in center, courtyard, perimeter, etc.
- Ensure that harm reduction, medical supplies and Naloxone kits are onsite and replenished as needed.
- Work with OHS Community Centre Committee member to ensure all first aid kits are appropriately stocked and replenished.
- In-house trainer for Naloxone for all staff at all OPS locations.
- Assists in the planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the provision of Community Centre services.
- Ensures program delivery is consistent with Our Place vision.
- Discusses problem situations and remedies with lead workers and other Community Centre workers and participates directly in the provision of services to resolve difficult or sensitive issues or problems.
- Is aware of critical incident report procedures and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Suggests referrals to other agencies who may be better suited to serve a particular need.
- Participates in ongoing education, including workshops and seminars on Substance Use Disorder, NVCI, Mental Illnesses, HIV/AIDS, and other communicable diseases.
- Monitors Computer Lab, Drop-In floor, courtyard, and bathrooms.
- Maintains open lines of communication between various areas of OPS.
- Maintains a professional yet compassionate relationship with family members.
- Report all incidents, observations, and unsafe conditions through the proper channels.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- **Skills and Abilities**:_
- Ability to respond calmly to any medical emergency in the drop-in center, courtyard, and perimeter.
- Have good organizational skills to ensure the required level of supplies is documented and maintained.
- Ability to effectively manage medical emergencies, controlling the scene and communicate pertinent medical information accurately to ambulance attendants and paramedics.
- Knowledge of current social issues related to homelessness, mental illness and substance use disorder.
- Knowledgeable of community resources.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Must display tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to problem solve and deal with conflict effectively.
- Ability to work in an intense and challenging work environment.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to navigate stairs and be on feet for up to 6 hours of shift.
- Ability to kneel down to ground to attend to overdoses and other medical emergencies.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Knowledge**:

- Diploma in a related human, social services field.

**Training and Experience**:

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the PCP or EMR role.

OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

**Working Conditions**

**Shifts**:Part time, 12 hours per week, Sundays

**Compensation**: $30.75 to $35.29 per hour, plus 5% in lieu of paid holidays.

**Benefits**:Vacation is accrued at a rate of 6% or in accordance with your length of service as per the collective agreement (Article 18.1). Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $30.75-$35.29 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-12