[26-106] Temporary Overdose Prevention Worker

Job summary

Create a compassionate and culturally safe environment for people who use substances, set up and take down consumption stations, and provide overdose response, including naloxone when needed. Offer harm-reduction supplies and information, coordinate with service partners, advocate for participants, and report program utilization data.

Job details

Position: Temporary Overdose Prevention Worker Location: Peace Point Overdose Prevention Services – Peace Arch Hospital Hours: 32 hrs. Monday-Friday 4:45pm-11:39pm Salary: $25.95 Start Date: ASAP End Date: January, 2028 We are looking for a temporary Overdose Prevention Worker to join our Sources Peace Point Overdose Prevention team! This individual must be compassionate, empathetic, and flexible. About Sources SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism. Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community. Description Of Position Reporting to: Program Manager of Overdose Prevention General Responsibilities Provide an environment of acceptance, compassion and cultural safety to people who use substances. Set up and take down consumption stations at the beginning and end of each shift Being present while people use substances via injection and inhalation Provide overdose response, including the SAVE ME steps which may involve administering Naloxone Provide safer use and harm reduction supplies and resource information when desired by program participants Work with service partners and other external service providers to ensure the programs are coordinated and integrated with the larger continuums of care, including integration between the OPS and the Peer Support Network Promote the interest of substance users and the program with systems of care, external service partners, and community resources. Provide program utilization data Program-specific Responsibilities Relationship building Ability to work efficiently and with minimal supervision Client-centred care that empowers and motivates the client Ability to work with a team Ability to network and interact with other service providers and allied colleagues Sensitivity in a culturally diverse environment Understanding and compassionate spirit in supporting people who use substances Destigmatizing language and practices Trauma and Resilience Informed Practice Cultural Safety and Humility awareness Physical Demands Of Job Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 75%, Sitting - 25%, Time spent outside - 50% Cognitive Demands Of Job Independent Work - 0%, Task Memorization - 50%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 25% Qualifications Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental health challenges / substance use/ homelessness Preference will be given to those who have post-secondary education and training relevant to the social service field. Alternately, pursuit of certification in social work, counseling, criminal justice or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for this position. 1 year of related experience with emphasis on mental health, substance use, homelessness and/or social services Effectively utilize Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and central data systems Demonstrated knowledge of social justice, health promotion and public health approaches and models of social support and health care Effectively communicate professionally, verbally and written in English Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with diverse range of cliental including individuals who use substances and living with significant health and behavioral challenges Demonstrated understanding of the spirit of harm reduction and safer use practices Standard First Aid and CPR (Training may be accessed through Sources) Overdose Prevention, Recognition and Response Training, including Naloxone Administration Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training (Training may be accessed through Sources) Criminal Records check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Records Review Program THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND REQUIRES UNION MEMBERSHIP Benefits 100% employer paid coverage for extended health and dental Long term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage Employee & Family Assistance plan Municipal Pension Plan Generous time off, starting at 3 weeks (paid out) Closing Date: October 5, 2026 Internal candidates will be contacted by: October 7, 2026

What you’ll do

Create a compassionate and culturally safe environment for people who use substances, set up and take down consumption stations, and provide overdose response, including naloxone when needed. Offer harm-reduction supplies and information, coordinate with service partners, advocate for participants, and report program utilization data.

Requirements

The role seeks one year of related experience, with relevant post-secondary education or equivalent education and experience preferred; volunteering and lived experience are also valued. Applicants should have harm-reduction knowledge, strong communication and computer skills, First Aid and CPR, overdose response and naloxone training, non-violent crisis intervention training, and a criminal records check.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Extended Health And Dental Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accidental Death And Dismemberment Coverage
• Employee And Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Three Weeks Of Paid Time Off

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Overdose Response
• Naloxone Administration
• Harm Reduction
• Safer Use Practices
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Cultural Safety And Humility
• Client-Centred Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Relationship Building
• Teamwork
• Networking
• Professional Communication
• Data Reporting
• Microsoft Office
• First Aid And CPR

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety

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