Harm Reduction Support Worker – OPS (Casual)

LIFT COMMUNITY SERVICES OF QATHET SOCIETY; Powell River; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift Community Services in the qathet region seeks a Casual Support Worker - OPS to assist people who use substances through harm reduction and referrals to health and social services in a welcoming, low-barrier setting.

You will collaborate with peers and community partners to support participants in accessing resources they choose, while maintaining a respectful, safe space and upholding trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• High school completion required.
• Familiarity with mental health, addiction services, and community resources.
• Experience in social services, community health, harm reduction, or a related field.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, harm reduction, and culturally safe practices.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict in a non-violent manner.
• Awareness of local “street culture.”
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Overdoes Prevention Site (OPS) team, the Support Worker assists people who use substances by providing harm reduction services, supporting referrals to health and social services, and encouraging safe use practices in a welcoming, low-barrier environment.
• The role contributes to a respectful and safe space by collaborating with peers, staff, and community partners, and supporting participants in accessing the resources they choose.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Harm reduction

Crisis response

De-escalation

Resource connections

Documentation

Team collaboration

Inclusion awareness

Infection control

Administrative support

Organization

Education

High school completion

Job description

Lift Community Services in the qathet region seeks a Casual Support Worker - OPS to assist people who use substances through harm reduction and referrals to health and social services in a welcoming, low-barrier setting.

You will collaborate with peers and community partners to support participants in accessing resources they choose, while maintaining a respectful, safe space and upholding trauma-informed practices.