Outreach Worker - Overdose Outreach Team

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS AN OUTREACH WORKER WITH THE OVERDOSE OUTREACH TEAM IN VANCOUVER, BC!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Outreach Worker to join the Overdose Outreach Team in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Community Social Services and one (1) year related experience working with people who use substances and those suffering from complex mental health issues and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC driver’s license and vehicle.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to work with marginalized and culturally diverse populations including those with substance use issues and mental illness.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.
• A working knowledge and familiarity with health and social service programs specific to the North Shore and more generally speaking in the Lower Mainland.
• Working knowledge of harm reduction principles.
• Working knowledge of British Columbia’s Decriminalization Framework.
• Crisis prevention/intervention and conflict resolution/de-escalation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment as well as capacity to work in partnership with other community agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques and First-aid.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Please refer the Job description for details