Harm Reduction Housing Worker

6 days ago


Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada North End Community Health Centre Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year


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Harm Reduction Housing Worker - CASUAL (External)





Job Purpose:

Harm Reduction Housing Workers are accountable for delivering harm reduction programs and services to
tenants/participants to support their health and well-being as well as their tenancies as residents of the
Overlook, including:

  • Delivering 'on-demand' harm reduction supports and programs following a 'housing first' philosophy
    as part of a collaborative team.
  • Following prescribed policies and procedures associated with the housing program
  • Supporting participants through a person-centered approach
  • Attending to overdoses and administering naloxone

Harm Reduction Housing Workers work with an interdisciplinary team to support participants of the Overlook
– a place-based harm reduction, peer supported housing program. Tenants at the Overlook experience social
and physical harm associated with chronic alcohol use, problematic drug use, chronic health conditions and
lengthy homelessness. The team provides 'on-demand' 24/7 harm reduction to tenants, as well as various
housing supports around life skills and social inclusion to ensure participants effectively manage their
tenancy

Education and Experience:

  • Two (2) years' experience working in a community setting with marginalized community members.
  • Formal education in social or health fields, addictions or community work, or Human Services
    Diploma are an asset but not a requirement.
  • Demonstrated experience working with populations impacted by substance use and mental health
    challenges, homelessness and/or barriers to stable housing. 

Click Here for Detailed Job Description: Harm Reduction Housing Worker - Casual

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