Harm Reduction Outreach & Support Specialist

Sherbourne Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Toronto is seeking a Program Worker to provide client advocacy and resource support. This full-time role involves facilitating community programs for people experiencing homelessness and working in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have relevant education and outreach experience, particularly with marginalized communities. The organization values diversity and offers competitive compensation and pension membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• At least 2 years outreach experience in a health care or social services setting.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with marginalized communities.
• Knowledge of and comfort with working from a harm reduction perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide staffing support to STASH and HARM Reduction programming.
• Communicate effectively with staff and partner agency staff.
• Document all client encounters in the EMR system.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Post Secondary Education in Social Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accuro EMR

Job description

A community health organization in Toronto is seeking a Program Worker to provide client advocacy and resource support. This full-time role involves facilitating community programs for people experiencing homelessness and working in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have relevant education and outreach experience, particularly with marginalized communities. The organization values diversity and offers competitive compensation and pension membership.