Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Are you an Intake/Outreach Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Overdose Prevention HIV/AIDS Prevention Program department.
Under the direction of the Needle Exchange/AIDS Prevention Program Team Lead and/or designate, the Intake/Outreach Worker is responsible for providing harm reduction-based supports, information, resources and supplies to clients who are actively using substances and other stigmatized populations. The I/O Worker will interact with service users, respond to overdoses, distribute harm and risk reduction materials, and provide information and referrals where required. This position works independently and collaboratively with other team members to provide integrated, low-barrier, trauma-informed supports to individuals living with physical and mental health needs, substance use disorder(s), and/or facing structural barriers to care (e.g., poverty, homelessness, involvement in sex work).
Please attach cover letter and resume.
Quesnel Quesnel is a small city with big opportunity. It boasts a vibrant, creative and family friendly lifestyle, rich with culture and community spirit. The city is nestled on the banks of the Quesnel and Fraser rivers and has a diverse population of 23,000 people. The major industries include forestry,
agriculture, mining and tourism. Quesnel offers affordable housing, twelve public schools, one Christian school, and two post-secondary schools. Check out Quesnel for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
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Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
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Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
-
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
-
Employee referral program
-
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
-
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
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“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
-
Program certificates or diplomas
-
High school/college/university transcripts etc.
-
It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Qualifications
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Diploma in Social Services or related program (2 years) with completion of approved additions or substance use training or certificate program plus one year recent related experience working with individuals with substance use disorders; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Must have valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
Skills and Abilities:
-
Knowledge of current social issues related to substance use, homelessness, mental health, etc.
-
Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships following harm reduction principles.
-
Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
-
Ability to problem solve and deal with conflict effectively.
-
Ability to use critical thinking and assess risk to intervene and de-escalate critical incidents.
-
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
-
Ability to work independently, with indirect supervision, and in cooperation with others.
-
Knowledge of community resources.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Comments
Competition #:
05717192
Employee Type:
CASUAL
Bargaining Unit:
BCGEU
Facility:
GRACE YOUNG ACTIVITY CTR
Location:
Quesnel, BC
Department:
QUO OVERDOSE PREVENTION
Reports To:
TEAM LEAD
Hourly Wage:
$31.54 - $33.28
Close Date:
OCTOBER 31, 2025
- All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT
About Northern Health
Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne's northern region.
Established in July 2000, Northern Health provides quality health care services to the expanding communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. In one of Melbourne's busiest growth corridors, Northern Health offers the community health care services where they are needed - close to where people live.
Northern Health is made up of four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre.
Our campuses work together to provide a unique mix of services including medical, surgical, emergency, intensive and coronary care, paediatrics, women's and maternal health, mental health, aged care, palliative care, and rehabilitation programs.
These services are provided through inpatient, ambulatory and community-based programs.
Northern Health's programs and services are split into two different streams - acute and sub-acute. This structure is designed to assist services to be integrated across our campuses and ensure that patients have access to the best healthcare within the most efficient time frame.
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Summary
Are you an Intake/Outreach Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Overdose Prevention HIV/AIDS Prevention Program department.
Under the direction of the Needle Exchange/AIDS Prevention Program Team Lead and/or designate, the Intake/Outreach Worker is responsible for providing harm reduction-based supports, information, resources and supplies to clients who are actively using substances and other stigmatized populations. The I/O Worker will interact with service users, respond to overdoses, distribute harm and risk reduction materials, and provide information and referrals where required. This position works independently and collaboratively with other team members to provide integrated, low-barrier, trauma-informed supports to individuals living with physical and mental health needs, substance use disorder(s), and/or facing structural barriers to care (e.g., poverty, homelessness, involvement in sex work).
Please attach cover letter and resume.
Quesnel Quesnel is a small city with big opportunity. It boasts a vibrant, creative and family friendly lifestyle, rich with culture and community spirit. The city is nestled on the banks of the Quesnel and Fraser rivers and has a diverse population of 23,000 people. The major industries include forestry,
agriculture, mining and tourism. Quesnel offers affordable housing, twelve public schools, one Christian school, and two post-secondary schools. Check out Quesnel for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
-
Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
-
Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
-
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
-
Employee referral program
-
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
-
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
-
“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
-
Program certificates or diplomas
-
High school/college/university transcripts etc.
-
It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Qualifications
-
Diploma in Social Services or related program (2 years) with completion of approved additions or substance use training or certificate program plus one year recent related experience working with individuals with substance use disorders; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Must have valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
Skills and Abilities:
-
Knowledge of current social issues related to substance use, homelessness, mental health, etc.
-
Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships following harm reduction principles.
-
Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
-
Ability to problem solve and deal with conflict effectively.
-
Ability to use critical thinking and assess risk to intervene and de-escalate critical incidents.
-
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
-
Ability to work independently, with indirect supervision, and in cooperation with others.
-
Knowledge of community resources.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Comments
Competition #:
05717192
Employee Type:
CASUAL
Bargaining Unit:
BCGEU
Facility:
GRACE YOUNG ACTIVITY CTR
Location:
Quesnel, BC
Department:
QUO OVERDOSE PREVENTION
Reports To:
TEAM LEAD
Hourly Wage:
$31.54 - $33.28
Close Date:
OCTOBER 31, 2025
- All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT
About Northern Health
Northern Health is the key provider of public health care in Melbourne's northern region.
Established in July 2000, Northern Health provides quality health care services to the expanding communities in Melbourne's northern suburbs. In one of Melbourne's busiest growth corridors, Northern Health offers the community health care services where they are needed - close to where people live.
Northern Health is made up of four campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre and Craigieburn Centre.
Our campuses work together to provide a unique mix of services including medical, surgical, emergency, intensive and coronary care, paediatrics, women's and maternal health, mental health, aged care, palliative care, and rehabilitation programs.
These services are provided through inpatient, ambulatory and community-based programs.
Northern Health's programs and services are split into two different streams - acute and sub-acute. This structure is designed to assist services to be integrated across our campuses and ensure that patients have access to the best healthcare within the most efficient time frame.