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Support Worker – Rapid Access Addiction Medicine
NorWest Community Health Centres
Thunder Bay, CAN
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Entry
Onsite
CAD 45056-56320 yearly / year
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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One of a network of provincial community health centers, the NorWest Community Health Centers is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.
We are currently seeking 1 FTE contract Support Worker to join our Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic. The Support Worker - Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) is a valuable member of the RAAM and Community Health Centre teams. The Support Worker is charged with providing addictions outreach to clients and their families within an interdisciplinary model. The approach to care is strengths-based and rooted in harm reduction and evidence-based practice.
The position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan, and an excellent group health benefits package.
The pay range for this position is from $45,056 to $56,320 per year. Compensation will commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
We currently do not use AI to screen resumes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Preference will be given to individuals with lived or family experience with mental health, addictions and/or recovery, or individuals working with vulnerable populations.
- Proven experience with overdose prevention and response, and training in/experience with Naloxone administration.
- Experience and knowledge of drug use, alcohol use, risky behaviours and harm reduction supplies.
- Volunteer or work experience within a harm reduction framework.
- Experience utilizing harm reduction principles and strategies.
- Experience providing peer-to-peer support.
- Demonstrated ability to de-escalate conflict.
- Confidence in asserting oneself and maintaining strong boundaries.
- Knowledge of community services and resources; strong advocacy skills.
- Knowledge of different approaches to recovery
- Strong communication skills; able to actively and accurately listen.
- Demonstrated display of sensitivity to others.
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