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

Powell River, British Columbia, Canada • CA$29.76 - CA$31.64

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 14 Oct 2026

Description

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.

The Position

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.

Overview

• Job status: Casual
• Job title: Support Worker - OPS
• Hours of Work: As needed
• Date Posted: October 14, 2026
• Close Date: October 28, 2026
• Hourly wage: $29.76 – $31.64 per hour
• Reports to: Community Health Services Manager

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.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide respectful, non-judgmental support to diverse participants
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles, overdose response, and substance use services
• Ability to recognize signs of distress and respond appropriately in crisis situations
• Effective verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to connect participants with community, health, and social service resources
• Strong observation, documentation, and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
• Ability to maintain cleanliness, follow infection control practices, and support site operations
• Strong organizational skills, including inventory monitoring and basic administrative support
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla’amin People. We honour the land, the Tla’amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.

Company Overview

Lift Community Services is an community-based non-profit society that offers community programs and services that improve the lives of people living in the qathet Region. We work with people facing barriers and community partners to build relationships, find solutions to community challenges, and mobilize resources to help community members get the support they need to thrive. We offer housing and employment services, and a range of other inclusive, supportive services like literacy supports, food security programs, family services, harm reduction and health care services, complex care housing services, and more.