Support Worker - Rapid Access Addiction Medicine - Greenstone

Support Worker - Rapid Access Addiction Medicine - Greenstone

99 Skinner Ave, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Support Worker – Rapid Access Addiction Medicine

1 FTE Contract to March 31st, 2028

Longlac Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres 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 a compassionate, committed individual who will work in the Greenstone Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic. The RAAM Support Worker 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.

This position has an excellent group health benefits package, a competitive salary, and the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan is an additional benefit.

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.
• 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.
• Open, non-judgmental, and willing to learn.
• Basic computer skills, including email.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within individuals who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
• A current driver's license and access to a vehicle to travel to designated outreach sites in Longlac and Geraldton.

The deadline for applicants is Friday, April 25, 2025.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Debbie Inman, Manager of Human Resources CHRL

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

NorWest CHC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.