• Job Description

  Req#: 13809

  Job Description

  Community Development Worker, Harm Reduction

  Health Services – Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

  Contract Full-Time position, 13 months

  Salary Range: $71,698 - $89,624 per year

  Work mode: Onsite* see below for more details about this work mode.

  Location: You will be working in the Community and reporting into 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

  Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week

  Monday to Friday with potential for occasional Saturdays

  Days and evening availability required: 8:30am-4:30pm and 3:30pm-11:30pm

  Who we are:

  The Harm Reduction team within the Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Division requires a self-directed, enthusiastic individual to work within a collaborative team environment of Harm Reduction Community Development Workers to provide outreach and harm reduction services to residents and build community capacity.

  What you will do in this role:

  • Deliver harm reduction services including education, support, referrals, and equipment including safer injection supplies, safer inhalation supplies, safer piercing supplies, overdose prevention and response training and naloxone distribution through the Peel Works Harm Reduction Program mobile van service on both day and evening shifts
  • Build and support partnerships with community organizations to provide optimal harm reduction services throughout the Region of Peel
  • Mobilize the community to respond to their health issues by acting as a best practice advisor and supporter
  • Target and access ‘hard to reach’ communities and vulnerable individuals and populations through outreach in the community
  • Travel to various locations across the Region of Peel to provide service users with Harm Reduction resources and supports, via the Peel Works Harm Reduction mobile vans
  • Work collaboratively with all team members to stock and organize the vans with equipment and supplies to meet the needs of service users in the community
  • Provide education and information to community groups on harm reduction, overdose prevention and response, naloxone administration and on stigma related to substance use

  What the role requires:

  • Post-secondary education in a health or social services field, with a strong emphasis on community outreach and engagement
  • Minimum one-year experience working as a harm reduction support worker/community development worker (or similar) with recent experience in Public Health preferred
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered
  • Certification or experience with nonviolent crisis intervention techniques
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive the Peel Works Harm Reduction mobile vans to serve clients throughout the Region of Peel
  • Valid CPR certification

  Skills/Abilities:

  • Computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, NEO database
  • Knowledge of the principles and best practices of harm reduction as it relates to substance use
  • Experience working with diverse groups including people who use drugs
  • Knowledge of Peel’s diverse population and an awareness of trends and issues which impact health
  • Strong assessment and organizational skills
  • Effective oral communication skills
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

  Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health
  • Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
  • Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
  • 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
  • Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
  • Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
  • Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

  Work Mode & Job Location: You will be working in the Community and reporting into 7120 Hurontario Street, Mississauga

  Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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  If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

  About Us

  Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

  We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

  Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

  Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

  Additional Information

  Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

  Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.

• About the company

  The Regional Municipality of Peel is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada.

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