Community Health Outreach Worker at Hollyburn

Work with Hollyburn Family Services as a Community Health Outreach Worker, enhancing the health landscape of Central Vancouver Island. Focus on delivering harm reduction and health support to priority populations.
As a member of the Mobile Health Outreach team, your primary responsibility will be to provide essential health information and resources. You will engage with vulnerable communities, aiming to reduce harmful health outcomes relating to infectious diseases. Your role includes fostering connections with social and health services for comprehensive support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide harm reduction supplies and health information
• Deliver education on harm reduction practices
• Facilitate access to social health support services
• Promote culturally relevant health education
• Travel to various locations on Central Vancouver Island
Requirements:
• Social service diploma or relevant education required
• Familiarity with harm reduction philosophy
• First Aid & CPR certificates needed
• BC Class 5 Driver's License preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate harm reduction strategies
Join Hollyburn Family Services to support and uplift community health with your expertise in outreach.
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