AVI Health and Community Services

Enhanced Harm Reduction Support Worker- Casual Call

Nanaimo, BC · Part-time

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About the role

The Nanaimo Enhanced Harm Reduction initiative is a flexible, community-based, safe supply model with health care provider oversight.
Its goal is to save and affirm the lives of people who use drugs by providing safer, pharmaceutical alternatives to the currently toxic supply.
They will work as part of the EHR team, which includes nurses and physicians, to increase accessibility to pharmaceutical alternatives to toxic drugs and to respectful, non-judgemental health care.

Provides clinical and outreach support in a variety of settings including in clinic space, parks, encampments, shelters, supported housing and drop-in centres, for example.
Provide witnessed consumption support and supervision.
Connects regularly with EHR participants and offers peer support through active listening skills and non-judgmental attitude.
Works with the EHR team to develop and execute care plans based on participants needs.
Liaise between EHR participants and EHR nurses and physicians to support participants to be heard and assist with keeping communication open and accessible.
Maintains daily charting about all service user interactions.
We take evidence-based action to prevent infection, provide support, and reduce stigma.

Have a current knowledge of the local street scene and cultural norms related to street life and can relate as a peer with participants of the EHR Initiative.
Experience with overdose response, including administration of naloxone, is an asset.
Skills and Abilities: Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and operate related equipment.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and operate related equipment.
Strong interpersonal and direct communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to establish and maintain respectful rapport.
Leadership abilities supporting independent work as well as ability to work collaboratively with others.
Ability to keep a 'cool head' when tense situations arise and willingness to engage in proactive problem solving.
Ability to work under pressure and in crisis situations.
Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.

$33.49/hour to start with stepped increases based on your seniority with AVI. (Pay for this role is based on the BCGEU paygrid 34) Hours and Schedule: Casual shifts falling between Monday-Sunday from 9:30am-5:30pm Location: AVI Nanaimo and in the community as needed.
Other Perks: This position gets paid an extra 5% in lieu of vacation 5% in lieu of stats, meaning your hourly rate is actually 10% higher than listed.

This position gets paid an extra 5% in lieu of vacation 5% in lieu of stats, meaning your hourly rate is actually 10% higher than listed.
We work within a social justice and health promotion framework to ensure equity and access to services for all.
AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) is a multi-disciplinary community-based organisation providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services out of 5 locations across Vancouver Island.

At the core of what we do is our ability, and commitment to, creating meaningful connections.

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