Harm Reduction Peer Support Worker – Overdose Prevention

AVI Health and Community Services; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Victoria, Canada, is looking for a DOPES Support Worker to provide harm reduction supports and engage marginalized communities. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, overdose response, and delivering harm reduction education. Candidates should have a diploma in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers competitive pay and is part of a supportive union environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Union environment

Pension contributions

Paid vacation and stats-in-lieu

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct service experience in harm reduction settings.
• Experience responding to overdoses and administering naloxone.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse clientele.

Responsibilities

• Provide harm reduction supports and peer-based services.
• Engage service users in a collaborative, person-centered approach.
• Monitor, assess, and support individuals using substances.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Harm reduction education

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Client engagement

Education

Diploma in health or social service field

First Aid training with CPR-C

Job description

A community health service provider in Victoria, Canada, is looking for a DOPES Support Worker to provide harm reduction supports and engage marginalized communities. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, overdose response, and delivering harm reduction education. Candidates should have a diploma in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers competitive pay and is part of a supportive union environment with opportunities for professional development.