Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $33.49/Hr. - CAD $35.31/Hr.

Job Summary
Come work as an Outreach Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health in the Overdose Outreach Team in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team!

Within the context of a client and family‑centred model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti‑racism principles, the Outreach Worker works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide support services to individuals and their families with accessing opioid agonist therapy and related support services for the designated program area. Monitors clients by methods such as observing client’s health condition and environment. Arranges, plans, escorts and accompanies as necessary, designated/marginalized individuals on appointments, errands and other activities. Creates linkages to other community resources and programs. Assists clients in accessing benefits or assistance as appropriate and provides brief planning and coordination on issues related to substance use, opioid agonist therapy, overdose prevention and harm reduction. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, administers medication to clients and provides medication reminders. Liaises and works with community resources and healthcare providers. Provides basic health‑promoting information and promotes development of life‑skills to clients. Performs a variety of general clerical duties, attends meetings and participates in patient care planning and coordination.

About The Overdose Outreach Team
Our team of outreach and social workers and peers provide connections forpeople who have recently experienced opioid overdose and/or are at high risk for opioid overdoseto substance usecare and support.

We help clients with

Navigation to appropriate services (e.g., primary care, detox, treatment, etc.)

Support in accessing Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) (e.g., methadone, suboxone, iOAT, etc.)

Overdose prevention education





The Overdose Outreach Team doesnotprovide long‑term case management services. However, we will support clients in accessing the long term supports as need.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Diploma in Community Social Services and one (1) year related experience working with People who use substances and those suffering from complex mental health issues in community based settings and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC driver’s license and vehicle.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work with marginalized and culturally diverse populations including those with substance use issues and mental illness.

Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.

Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with clients and families in order to explore issues that are beyond the initial presented concerns.

A working knowledge and familiarity with health and social service programs specific to the North Shore and more generally speaking in the Lower Mainland.

Working knowledge of harm reduction principles.

Working knowledge of British Columbia’s Decriminalization Framework.

Crisis prevention/intervention and conflict resolution/de‑escalation skills.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment as well as capacity to work in partnership with other community agencies.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.





Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques and First‑aid.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all recent hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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📌 Outreach Worker - Overdose Outreach Team - Social Services (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia