INTAKE OUTREACH WORKER
- Prince George, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Are you an Intake/Outreach Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Overdose Prevention HIV/AIDS Prevention Program department.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Intake/Outreach Worker is responsible for providing harm reduction-based supports, information, resources and supplies to clients who are actively using substances and other stigmatized populations. The I/O Worker will interact with service users, respond to overdoses, distribute harm and risk reduction materials, and provide information and referrals where required. This position works independently and collaboratively with other team members to provide integrated, low-barrier, trauma-informed supports to individuals living with physical and mental health needs, substance use disorder(s), and/or facing structural barriers to care (e.g., poverty, homelessness, involvement in sex work).
Must have Social Services Diploma. Resume and Cover letter required.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 09:00 to 14:30
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Intake/Outreach Worker is responsible for providing harm reduction-based supports, information, resources and supplies to clients who are actively using substances and other stigmatized populations. The I/O Worker will interact with service users, respond to overdoses, distribute harm and risk reduction materials, and provide information and referrals where required. This position works independently and collaboratively with other team members to provide integrated, low-barrier, trauma-informed supports to individuals living with physical and mental health needs, substance use disorder(s), and/or facing structural barriers to care (e.g., poverty, homelessness, involvement in sex work).
Must have Social Services Diploma. Resume and Cover letter required.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 09:00 to 14:30
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide harm reduction-based support, information, resources, and supplies to people who use substances and other stigmatized populations. Engage with service users, respond to overdoses, distribute risk-reduction materials, and provide information and referrals while working independently and collaboratively.
Requirements
A Social Services Diploma is required. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; the role involves supporting people with physical or mental health needs, substance use disorders, and structural barriers to care.
Skills
- Harm Reduction
- Overdose Response
- Client Outreach
- Intake Support
- Health Information and Education
- Resource and Supply Distribution
- Referrals
- Trauma-Informed Support
- Low-Barrier Service Delivery
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Communication
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Intake
- Outreach
- Harm Reduction
- Overdose Prevention
- HIV/AIDS Prevention
- Overdose Response
- Substance Use
- Stigmatized Populations
- Risk Reduction
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Low-Barrier Supports
- Physical Health
- Mental Health
- Substance Use Disorder
- Referrals
- Health Information
- Resource Distribution
- Social Services Diploma
- Poverty
- Homelessness
- Sex Work
- Integrated Care