Health & Dental Benefits CSOA Peer Support Worker 609 Main Street/Community 0.4 FTE, Permanent Main Street Project (MSP) is a community health Centre with a mandate to address the social determinants of health which give rise to issues of addiction, physical and mental health issues and homelessness. MSP uses housing-first and harm reduction principles in the provision of a safe, respectful and accessible place for individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the community. Since 1972, MSP has been providing a range of services to Winnipeg's most marginalized residents, including emergency shelter and nutrition services, drug and alcohol withdrawal management services, health advocacy and support, case management services, housing support services, food bank services and a mobile community outreach program.

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Project is committed to developing impactful and meaningful solutions that drive positive change in our community. The work you do here will have a lasting, meaningful impact on those we serve.

At Main Street

Project, we believe that the best work happens when diverse minds come together. We believe in building and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity, including embracing Truth & Reconciliation, Decolonization and Anti-Oppression is embedded in our culture and drives the success of the organization.

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Project operates a Community Supported Opioid Access (CSOA) program 365 days a year (4 hours per day). The CSOA program offers prescribed opioids for those who experience substance use dependencies with opioid (specifically Dilaudid 8), along with wrap-around support.



The program is rooted in harm reduction, focusing on person-centered care built on relationships, and provides additional wraparound supports from a dynamic team of peers (folks with lived or living experience), nursing staff, a primary care doctor and case manager.

The CSOA Support Worker maintains the core values of MSP regarding harm reduction, choice, equity, and diversity and encourages individuals in capacity building. Ensure that relatives in the programs’ immediate needs are met through the provision of food, first aid and harm reduction supplies, and personal hygiene supplies/clothing Develop relationships rooted in non-judgement and trauma-informed care Assist in light food preparation and making coffee for drop-in hours Support in medication counts accurate data collection Assist relatives in completing scheduled surveys and questionnaires in a timely fashion Support with general cleaning and maintenance through opening and closing procedures for drop in area Liaising with program management,



case management and program medical staff to ensure valuable communication regarding needs of relatives Relevant personal lived or living experience with homelessness and/or substance use Ability to work with a client-centered care philosophy Ability to apply Harm Reduction and Housing First philosophies in their day-to-day support of clients Knowledge of the effects of poverty and the determinants to health Knowledge in the addiction and mental health fields Knowledge of Indigenous culture, TRC Calls to Action, MMIWG Calls to Justice, and UNDRIP Proficiency in Microsoft Office First-hand understanding of issues related to mental health, substance use and/or being unhoused. Familiarity with mental health and addiction services both internal and external to MSP.

Ability to work as part of a team, and with other health care providers in clinical settings. Ability to work with a client-centered care philosophy Ability to apply Harm Reduction and Housing First philosophies in their day-to-day support of clients Knowledge of the effects of poverty and the social determinant of health is essential Knowledge of Indigenous Culture Additional languages (Indigenous) are considered an asset Experience working with Indigenous organization and/or communities an asset Ability to advocate for clients by bringing concerns about services to the Manager of Outreach Services.

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Commitment to Main Street Project’s Core Values: Truth & Reconciliation Main Street Project offers: Competitive wages within the nonprofit sector Health & Dental Benefits Pension Plan Shift Premiums Employee Assistance Program Main Street Project recognizes the importance of building a workforce that is reflective of the community it serves, where culture, language and perspectives drive a high standard of care and service. Therefore, preference will be given to Indigenous people and those who reflect the people/population we serve.

📌 CSOA Peer Support Worker (0.4 Days, Permanent) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Main Street Project
📍 Winnipeg