[homeles_ot-l] Harm Reduction Outreach Worker

[Stan Kupferschmidt]

Please see attached employment opportunity with Somerset West Community Health Centre's NESI  program.  Interested candidates can apply via the following link:  https://swchc.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=27

JOB TITLE:          HARM REDUCTION OUTREACH WORKER
Status: Full-time contract
Salary Range: $23.42 to $28.21 per hour and 4% vacation pay. Eligibility to join the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: January 22, 2016
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health and Addictions, the Harm Reduction Outreach Worker provides support, health education, and needle exchange/safer inhalation supplies to people who use drugs, as part of our NESI program. Services are offered on site at the community health centre, as well as in a variety of outreach locations, including the mobile van. The position requires flexibility in hours of work and will involve 2-3 evening shifts per week.
Job Specific Responsibilities & Requirements
*         Excellent knowledge of and experience with a harm reduction approach.
*         Good understanding of health promotion, HIV and HCV transmission.
*         Knowledge of related community resources.
*         Experience with homelessness, mental health and addictions.
*         Ability to assess and manage crisis situations.
*         Ability to work comfortably in non- conventional settings.
*         Excellent communication skills and sensitivity to people with differing values and belief systems.
*         Sound judgement and strong problem solving skills.
*         Ability to work independently, set priorities and manage time effectively.
*         Commitment to working within a diversity and social justice framework
*         Valid driver's license and safe driving record
*         Fluency in English; French and other languages an asset.
*         Proficient use of computers and various software applications.
*         Successful criminal reference check for the vulnerable sector.
Qualifications
*         Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related health discipline
*         Minimum of 3 years experience working with people who use drugs and high risk populations
SWCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
If at any stage in the selection process you require special accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.
Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.
Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Take care!

Stan Kupferschmidt
Harm Reduction Outreach Worker
Somerset West Community Health Centre
55 Eccles St  Ottawa, ON K1R 6S3
613.238.8210 ext. 2392 (office #)
613.295.4329 (outreach cell)
www.swchc.on.ca

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