Casual Support Worker OPS
Casual Support Worker OPS
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Job Description
Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in theqathetregion by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming inclusive and diversityaffirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. We are seeking individuals who are passionate aboutsupporting froma harmreduction approach while serving program participants. Lift is an inclusive employer that welcomes applicants from all walks of life! Lived experience is valued by our team and we are looking for workers that represent the cultural diversity found in our community.
Our programs and services include employment services supportive housing and homeless outreach temporary shelter services literacy programs and outreach immigrant services adult and family ondemand support. We also provide community leadership and development in response planning poverty reduction planning and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. Lift operates many resource centres in our community including the local WorkBC Centre the Community Resource Centre the Family Place and the Dr. Elsie Paul Literacy Centre.
Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.
The Position
We are seeking casual Support Workers with lived experience to join our growing team at the Powell River Prevention Site (OPS). As a member of the OPS team the Support Worker offers harm reduction services drug checking referrals to treatment and recovery services and support and care for people who access the OPS. Above all the candidate must commit to maintaining a lowbarrier flexible environment that meets people where they are at in their patterns of substance use. This is a clientfacing role for people who have a passion for harm reduction and working directly with participants. The support worker works in collaboration with the wider team at the Prevention Site and Lift Community Services including people with lived and living experience with substance use.
Overview
- Term: Casual
- Hours: Vary MondaySunday; shifts scheduled between 10am 8pm
- Hourly Wage: $25.05
- Work Site: Prevention Site
- Reports to: OPS Coordinator
- Start Date: ASAP
- Closing Date: April 4 2025
- Questions Contact: Cynthia Leighton Community Health Services Manager
Key Tasks and Competencies
- Develop relationships with OPS participants and offer support as needed
- Attend to medical emergencies including overdoses according to knowledge and training.
- Help sign up and orient new participants to the site.
- Offer education on safer use and harm reduction supplies.
- Control the flow and numbers of participants into and out of the OPS
- Be attentive to participants who are presenting an interest in information or support such as social mental health or addiction services and help facilitate referrals if desired.
- Build a sense of ownership and shared responsibility among participants.
- Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of site equipment and supplies.
- Complete and maintain records and documentation (manual and computerized).
- Ensure the safety of participants using the OPS.
- Monitor participants activity and adherence to Code of Conduct.
- Use verbal deescalation techniques aggressive/violent behavior within guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and peer colleagues clients and community partners.
- Assist OPS Coordinator as required
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in social sciences community mental health human services or an equivalent level of combined education and experience
- Advanced response training
- Certificates in CPR First Aid and transportation of dangerous goods (if applicable)
- A valid BC drivers license is preferred
Experience
- Minimum 1 year experience in the field of mental health and substance use. Harm reduction and response experience is an asset.
Skills and Abilities
- General knowledge about trauma & violence informed care harm reduction and cultural safety.
- A harm reduction mentality to support participants where they are at with respect and compassion.
- Ability to deescalate conflict in a nonviolent way.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- An open mind and a willingness to reflect on ones own triggers and boundaries.
- A willingness to work as a team and communicate effectively.
- A good sense of humor.
- Strong personal support networks and habits of selfcare.
- A basic awareness of street culture
Other
- Requires Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check clearance.
We appreciate all applications however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As an inclusive employer we would like to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to let us know how we can best support you.
We live and work on the homelands and territories of theTlaamin People. We honour the land the Tlaamin People and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.
Employment Type
Gig
