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- Vancouver, BC
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Outreach Offres d'emploi - Vancouver, BC
Priority Populations Outreach Worker
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Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $31.56 / Hr. - CAD $33.28 / Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Priority Populations Outreach Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a graduate of a Community Social Service program to join the Priority Population Outreach Team in Vancouver, BC, as a Priority Populations Outreach Worker. Apply today to join our team!
As a Priority Populations Outreach Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will :
- Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide support and outreach services to vulnerable / marginalized clients and communities impacted by emerging public health issues such as the overdose response, climate related emergencies, emerging pathogens / communicable diseases and a range of urgent / emergent crises with health impacts.
- Work in various community health work sites such as community health centres, mental health team offices, shelters, physical location / offices or sites of other community based organizations.
- Provide harm reduction support to navigate access to a range of pharmaceutical alternatives to the toxic street drug supply and coordinate prescribing access for substance use with community based clinicians and related support services.
- Monitor clients by observing their health condition and environment, arrange, plan, escort and transport and / or / accompany designated or marginalized individuals on appointments, errands and other activities, as required.
- Create linkages to other community resources and programs and assists clients in accessing benefits or assistance as appropriate by providing brief planning and coordination on issues related to substance use, OAT, overdose prevention, harm reduction, primary care access or urgent mental health assessment.
- Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, administer medication to clients and provide medication reminders.
- Liaise and work with community resources and healthcare providers to provide basic health-promoting information and promote development of life-skills to clients.
- Perform a variety of general clerical duties, attend meetings and participate in patient care planning and coordination, as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Knowledge & Abilities
Working knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.