Make a meaningful impact at Somerset West Community Health Centre as a Needle Exchange and Safer Inhalation Outreach Worker. Provide critical harm reduction education and supplies to those in need across Ottawa. This permanent position as a Counsellor Level 2 involves engaging with high-risk populations and facilitating harm reduction strategies.

You will play a vital role in crisis intervention, system navigation, and client support. The NESI program focuses on facilitating better health outcomes through comprehensive outreach and client advocacy. Key Responsibilities:

- Provide proactive engagement with drug users
- Distribute essential harm reduction materials and education
- Assist clients with system navigation and advocacy




- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for client wellness
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions Requirements:
- Three years’ experience in harm reduction or advocacy
- Relevant post-secondary education or lived experience
- Fluent in English; knowledge of French preferred
- Clinical knowledge of addiction and mental health
- Solid interpersonal and conflict management skills Enhance outreach and support services for vulnerable populations while driving positive health outcomes together with SWCHC.

📌 SWCHC Safer Inhalation Outreach Worker (Ottawa)
🏢 Somerset West Community Health Centre
📍 Ottawa