11 Nov
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AVI Healthmmunity Services
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Canada
11 Nov
AVI Healthmmunity Services
Canada
Support people living with HIV or Hepatitis C through harm reduction, advocacy, and direct community services in Victoria. Work part time with AVI across office and community settings.
The Positive Wellness Program Support Worker provides care at 713 Johnson and throughout the community. Using trauma-informed, person-centered, collaborative practices, this position supports clients with immediate needs, safer substance use, safer sex, and referrals. The role also contributes to nutrition services and care coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage clients using harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches
- Provide brief assessments, crisis response, counselling, and referrals
- Advocate with ministries and agencies for client support
- Distribute supplies and provide safer-use education
- Deliver, prepare, serve, and bag client meals
Requirements:
- Health or social services degree, or equivalent experience
- Minimum two years of relevant work experience
- Experience supporting diverse clients facing health challenges
- Knowledge of HIV, Hepatitis C, and substance use
- Solid communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
Bring harm reduction, advocacy, and direct service experience to AVI’s Positive Wellness Program in Victoria.
📌 HIV Hepatitis C Support Worker (Canada)
🏢 AVI Healthmmunity Services
📍 Canada