Community Development Worker delivering mobile harm reduction education, referrals, supplies, and overdose response across Peel Region. Supporting public health outreach and partnerships with vulnerable communities.
Responsibilities
Deliver harm reduction services, including education, referrals, support, and distribution of safer injection, inhalation, piercing equipment, and naloxone kits
Provide overdose prevention and response training to clients and community members
Serve clients across Peel Region through the Peel Works Harm Reduction mobile van during day and evening shifts
Engage with vulnerable and underserved populations through respectful, stigma-free outreach
Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations to enhance harm reduction service delivery
Support community mobilization efforts by providing expertise and promoting harm reduction best practices
Conduct community education sessions on harm reduction, substance use stigma, and overdose response
Stock and organize mobile van supplies with team members to meet service delivery needs
Requirements
Post-secondary education in health, social services, or a related field with strong emphasis on community outreach and engagement
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a harm reduction support worker, community development worker, or similar role
Recent experience in public health or harm reduction service delivery required
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Valid CPR certification
Certification or experience in nonviolent crisis intervention techniques
Valid G class driver’s license and ability to drive Peel Works Harm Reduction mobile vans
Knowledge of harm reduction principles and best practices related to substance use
Ability to engage respectfully with people who use drugs and other marginalized populations
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural humility
Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational, time management, and assessment skills
Awareness of issues impacting Peel’s diverse communities
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience using the NEO database or similar systems
Availability for day and evening shifts, Monday to Friday, with potential occasional Saturdays
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request
Accessible formats and communication supports available
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