Location: Powell River/qathet Regional DistrictHours Per Week: As neededSalary Or Wage: $27.92 to $29.60 per hourJob Type: CasualList of RequirementsHigh school completion required.Familiarity with mental health, addiction services, and community resources.Experience in social services, community health, harm reduction, or a related field.Understanding of trauma-informed, harm reduction, and culturally safe practices.Ability to de-escalate conflict in a non-violent manner.Awareness of local “street culture.”Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check clearance.List of DutiesThe Support Worker provides non-clinical support to participants at the iOAT Clinic by assisting with daily routines, offering harm reduction information, and fostering a safe and welcoming environment.The role contributes to participant well-being by following pre-established plans created by the clinical lead to ensure access to services and resources in a respectful, trauma-informed, and culturally safe manner.Experience supporting clients in a harm reduction, community, or clinical settingKnowledge of overdose response, naloxone administration, and emergency protocolsAbility to provide client support during medication administration and basic first aidUnderstanding of community resources (food, shelter, healthcare) and referral processesStrong communication and de-escalation skills to support a safe,



inclusive environmentAbility to monitor client flow and maintain safety within a service settingExperience with harm reduction practices, including safer use education and drug checkingStrong teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary environmentAbility to complete documentation, data collection, and handovers accuratelyKnowledge of infection control, cleaning, and safe disposal practicesStrong organizational skills, including inventory support and basic administrative tasksWork site: Current Roots ClinicReports to: Community Health Services ManagerLift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it.Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart.At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.How to ApplyTo apply for this job please use one of the methods listed below:Lift's Employment Services posts this position as a free service for the community. Lift does not screen employers or applicants, and assumes no responsibility or liability for the job posting. Any arrangements are between the job seeker and the employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Support Worker – Ioat - C$27.9 - C$29.6 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Lift Community Services
📍 Winnipeg