Casual Overdose Prevention Worker

*Position:*
Casual Overdose Prevention Worker

*Location:*
Peace Point Overdose Prevention Site, White Rock, BC

*Hours:*
Casual Evenings and Weekends M/T/W/F 4:45 – 11:15/6:00 – 11:00 pm/ Sat/Sun 9:45 – 5:15 pm/11:30 – 4:30 pm

*Salary: $24.46/hour
Start Date: Immediately*
We are looking for a Casual Overdose Prevention Worker to join our Overdose Prevention team This individual must have a valid Standard First Aid Certificate, naloxone training, expert knowledge in harm reduction, and be a team player.

About Sources
SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.
Description Of Position
*Reporting to: The Manager of Overdose Prevention, Peer Support, and System Navigation Services.
General Responsibilities*

• Relationship building
• Ability to work efficiently and with minimal supervision
• Client-centered care that empowers and motivates the client
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to network and interact with other service providers and allied colleagues
• Sensitivity in a culturally diverse environment
• Understanding and compassionate spirit in supporting people who use substances
• Destigmatizing language and practices
• Trauma and Resilience Informed Practice
• Cultural Safety and Humility awareness
• Effectively utilize Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and central data systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of social justice, health promotion and public health approaches and models of social support and health care
• Effectively communicate professionally, verbally and written in English
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with diverse range of cliental including individuals who use substances and living with significant health and behavioral challenges
• Demonstrated understanding of the spirit of harm reduction and safer use practices

Program-specific Responsibilities

• Set up and take down of the injection/insufflation consumption stations at the beginning and end of each shift. Set up and take down includes tables, chairs, sharps containers, mirrors, and harm reduction supplies.
• Set up and take down of inhalation tent at the beginning and end of each shift
• Witness people use substances via injection, insufflation, ingestion, and inhalation to prevent overdose, including the administration of naloxone, first aid, or emergency response when required.
• Provide overdose response, including the SAVE ME steps which may involve administering Naloxone
• Provide safer use and harm reduction supplies and resource information when desired by program participants
• Work with service partners and other external service providers to ensure the programs are coordinated and integrated with the larger continuums of care, including integration between the OPS and the Peer Support Network
• Promote the interest of substance users and the program with systems of care, external service partners, and community resources, by offering harm reduction supplies, education, and resources. Connecting substance users by referral to external services and programs.
• Provide program utilization data and stats by daily sign in sheets, reporting on number of clients, toxic drug poisonings, referrals, supplies given out, and peer work offered.

*Physical Demands of Job: *may vary based on client needs*

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 75%, Walking/Moving Around - 50%, Sitting - 50%, Time Spent Outdoors - 75%,

Cognitive Demands Of Job

• Independent Work - 25%, Task Memorization - 50%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 25%, Writing/Reading - 25%

Qualifications

• Current Standard First Aid Certificate (Required)
• Grade 12 or GED
• 1 year of related experience with emphasis on mental health, substance use, homelessness and/or social services
• Overdose Prevention, Recognition and Response Training, including Naloxone Administration
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (Training accessed through Sources)
• Criminal Records check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Records

Benefits
All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

*Closing Date: until filled*