Become a SAFER Support Worker with AVI Health & Community Services. Utilize your lived experience in criminalized drug use to support and connect with community participants every day.

At AVI, a community-based organization in Victoria, the SAFER Support Worker will engage with clients, provide harm reduction information, and build trustworthy relationships. This role requires a commitment to scheduled shifts and focuses on creating a safe and respectful environment. Your work is vital in assisting individuals on their paths toward safer drug practices and healthier choices.

Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the SAFER team to identify potential participants
• Welcome participants and distribute essential supplies




• Monitor substance use and respond to overdose symptoms
• Provide harm reduction resources and referrals
• Maintain a respectful program environment

Requirements:
• Lived experience with criminalized drug use
• Minimum two years in harm reduction settings
• Capacity to manage critical incidents
• Solid ability to establish rapport with diverse clientele
• Knowledge of confidentiality practices

Leverage your expertise to promote community health and safety as a SAFER Support Worker at AVI.
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📌 SAFER Support Worker at AVI Health (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia