DOPES Support Worker- ROI- Saturdays
Core
Provide low-barrier harm reduction supports, overdose prevention/response, and peer-based services to individuals marginalized from equitable health care.
Role type
Support Worker (Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention)
Builds
Safe, accessible drop-in spaces and community health services
Domain
Public Health / Harm Reduction / Substance Use Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
harm reduction principles, overdose response (naloxone, CPR, rescue breathing), crisis intervention, trauma-informed practice, non-violent de-escalation, community resource navigation
Preferred skills
Indigenous relationships, lived experience with substance use, cultural humility, computer skills
Responsibilities
Distribute harm reduction supplies, monitor substance use, assess and respond to overdoses, provide overdose education and training, maintain client files and incident logs, identify safety plans
Seniority
Mid-level (2+ years experience required)