Needle Exchange And Safer Inhalation (nesi) Harm Reduction Outreach Worker

Somerset West Community Health Centre

Ottawa, Canada
Base: $28.49ph - $34.39ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Onsite
Three years experience with people who use drugs
Trauma informed care and crisis intervention skills
Knowledge of stbbi and overdose response
Somerset West Community Health Centre is seeking a Needle Exchange and Safer Inhalation Harm Reduction Outreach Worker to provide harm reduction services, health education, and system navigation for individuals who use drugs. The role requires a combination of professional and lived experience related to substance use and homelessness, emphasizing a trauma-informed approach in outreach efforts

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on reducing HIV and Hepatitis transmission risks while supporting overall health goals for people who use drugs.
  • Workers distribute harm reduction equipment including naloxone and safer inhalation supplies across the Ottawa area.
  • The position offers a comprehensive compensation package including health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Matching Summary

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Somerset West Community Health Centre is seeking a Needle Exchange and Safer Inhalation Harm Reduction Outreach Worker to provide harm reduction services, health education, and system navigation for individuals who use drugs. The role requires a combination of professional and lived experience related to substance use and homelessness, emphasizing a trauma-informed approach in outreach efforts.

Salary

Base: $28.49/hr - $34.39/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, HOOPP pension plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Three years experience with people who use drugs
  • Trauma informed care and crisis intervention skills
  • Knowledge of STBBI and overdose response
  • Experience working in public settings and encampments
  • Ability to assess safety in unpredictable locations

Nice-to-have

  • Lived experience of substance use or homelessness
  • Working knowledge of French language
  • Experience advocating for vulnerable populations
  • Commitment to anti-oppressive framework

Key Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in relevant discipline
  • Three years' experience working with high-risk populations
  • Fluency in English required

Work Rights

Not specified

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