Make a difference in the lives of individuals using drugs with AVI Health & Community Services as an Enhanced Harm Reduction Support Worker in Nanaimo. Your lived experience will help build trust and provide impactful peer support.
Join the team at AVI, a community-based organization dedicated to harm reduction and health promotion. As an Enhanced Harm Reduction Support Worker, you'll apply your knowledge and experience to connect with clients facing significant barriers like poverty and homelessness. Your role will be vital in implementing safe supply models and improving access to essential health services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide outreach support in various community settings
• Distribute naloxone kits and oversee consumption safety
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for holistic care




• Maintain accurate records on service user interactions
• Facilitate transportation for clients in need
Requirements:
• Minimum two years’ harm reduction outreach experience
• Lived experience with drug use and associated barriers
• Solid knowledge of local drug culture and community resources
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Commitment to non-judgmental, trauma-informed practices
Bring your unique perspective and dedication to harm reduction to build a healthier community with AVI in Nanaimo.
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📌 Peer Support Worker in Harm Reduction (Nanaimo)
🏢 AVI Healthmmunity Services Society
📍 Nanaimo