Temporary Outreach Overdose Prevention Worker

Job summary

The Overdose Prevention Worker provides outreach services by carrying harm reduction materials and supplies to support individuals in the community. They offer non-judgmental support and referrals for essential services including housing, healthcare, and addictions.

Job details

About Us The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centred care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services, along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community. At The Bridge, you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips. About the Role The Overdose Prevention Worker will be part of a team of two to provide Outreach Services in Kelowna and West Kelowna. The successful candidate will carry a backpack of harm reduction materials, seasonal clothing, first aid supplies and at times food donations. Non-judgmental support and referrals for food, housing, healthcare, addictions, pregnancy, legal issues and employment will be provided to those who ask. Position: Temporary Full-Time 32 hours per week until return of incumbent. Compensation: $24.94-29.06 per hour plus applicable shift premiums. * Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr * Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday * A $30.00 Street Outreach per diem for each worked shift that is four or more hours in length Indirect Compensation * Extended Health and Dental benefits after the 3-month probationary period * 3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service * 1 paid wellness day per year * Paid Birthday Off * Paid sick time which increases with length of service. * Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities Qualifications Education and experience * Minimum diploma in Community Social Services * Recent, related experience of two years or * Equivalent combination of education, training and experience or * Other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work. Job skills and abilities * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing * Physically able to carry out the duties of the position * Ability to work in collaboration with others * Ability to organize and prioritize * Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients * Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients * Knowledge of community resources * Ability to handle conflict * Ability to utilize own vehicle with mileage compensation if required Other Requirements * Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy * Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided. * Valid BC driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview. The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer.

What you’ll do

The Overdose Prevention Worker provides outreach services by carrying harm reduction materials and supplies to support individuals in the community. They offer non-judgmental support and referrals for essential services including housing, healthcare, and addictions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum diploma in Community Social Services and at least two years of recent, related experience. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for the position.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits • Dental benefits • Vacation pay • Paid wellness day • Paid birthday off • Paid sick time • Professional development reimbursement • Education reimbursement

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Harm reduction
• Crisis intervention
• Client support
• Referral management
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Community resource knowledge
• Observation skills
• Organization
• Prioritization
• First aid
• Collaboration
• First Aid Supply Management
• Rapport Building
• Valid Driver's License
• Conflict Handling
• Social Work
• Overdose Prevention

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Outreach Worker
• Community Health Worker
• Community Health Workers