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Outreach Overdose Prevention Worker (Casual)
@ The Bridge Youth & Family Services
Kelowna, Colombie-Britannique
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The Bridge Youth & Family Services is hiring a casual Outreach Overdose Prevention Worker in Kelowna and West Kelowna. The worker joins a team of two, carries harm reduction supplies and gives non-judgmental support and referrals. Pay is $24.94-29.06 per hour plus evening, weekend and outreach premiums.
Salaire :
24,94 $–29,06 $ de l’heure
Responsabilités :
- Carry harm reduction materials, clothing, first aid supplies and food during outreach
- Provide non-judgmental support to people who ask
- Refer clients to food, housing, healthcare, addictions and legal services
- Work in a team of two across Kelowna and West Kelowna
Résumé des exigences :
- Diploma in Community Social Services or care aid certificate
- Two years of recent related experience or equivalent
- Valid BC driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Ability to handle conflict and build rapport
- Criminal record search and vaccination status declaration
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
Site carrière / système de candidatures · ultipro
- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-03-03
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-08
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-10-16
Ces dates décrivent le dossier source, pas une vérification en direct du recrutement. Consultez l’offre originale.
Détails du poste
| Niveau | Débutant |
| Domaine | Services sociaux et communautaires |
| Expérience | 2 an(s) et plus |
| Horaire | jour, soir |
| Déplacements | avion : aucun · route : minimes |
| Milieu de travail | Extérieur, Chez les clients |
| Position | En mouvement |
| Exigences physiques | physique modéré · ordinateur faible |
| Langues | English |
| Permis et certifications | Care aid certificate |
| Permis de conduire | exigé, avec véhicule |
| Vérifications | casier judiciaire |
| Formation | Collégial (DEC) (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | Community Social Services |
| Avantages mentionnés | Formation payée |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
The Bridge Youth & Family Services
Profil d’entreprise sauvegardé
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Guiding Youth. Strengthening Families.
Description complète de l’entreprise
Our mission is to help young people and their families achieve social and emotional health. We exist to help youth lead happier, more successful lives, regardless of their ability to pay for services. The Bridge accomplishes this through family and individual counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education workshops, and early childhood intervention programs available in English and Spanish in Northwest Suburban Cook County.
- Abonnés LinkedIn
- 657
- Personnes associées sur LinkedIn
- 69
- Bureaux déclarés
- 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067, US
- Catégories d’activité
- Health Care
- Autres noms enregistrés
- The Bridge Youth & Family Services
- The Bridge
- Spécialités
- Child and Family Counseling
- ages 6-17
- Early Childhood Program
- ages 0-5
- Crisis Intervention
- ages 11-17
- and Prevention Services - Mentoring
- ages 7-15; Youth Leadership Development
- high school students
- Le profil indique une agence de recrutement
- Non
- Investissement total déclaré
- 0
La devise et la date d’observation ne sont pas fournies; ce n’est ni une valorisation actuelle ni une ronde de financement.
Our mission is to help young people and their families achieve social and emotional health. We exist to help youth lead happier, more successful lives, regardless of their ability to pay for services. The Bridge accomplishes this through family and individual counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education workshops, and early childhood intervention programs available in English and Spanish in…
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Secteur | Mental Health Care |
| Taille | 11-50 employees |
| Siège social | Palatine, IL |
| Type d’organisation | Nonprofit |
| Fondée en | 1965 |
| Spécialités | Child and Family Counselingages 6-17Early Childhood Programages 0-5Crisis Interventionages 11-17and Prevention Services - Mentoringages 7-15; Youth Leadership Developmenthigh school students |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 9 |
| Voir la page |
About Us
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.
At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.
About the Role
The Overdose Prevention Worker will be part of a team of two to provide Outreach Services in Kelowna and West Kelowna. The successful candidate will carry a backpack of harm reduction materials, seasonal clothing, first aid supplies and at times food donations. Non-judgmental support and referrals for food, housing, healthcare, addictions, pregnancy, legal issues and employment will be provided to those who ask.
Position: Casual
Compensation: $24.94-29.06 per hour plus applicable shift premiums.
- Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr
- Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
- $30 outreach differential for any shift greater than 4 hours in length
Qualifications
Education and experience
- Minimum diploma in Community Social Services or care aid certificate
- Recent, related experience of two years or
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience or
- Other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.
Job skills and abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to work in collaboration with others
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
- Knowledge of community resources
- Ability to handle conflict
- Ability to utilize own vehicle with mileage compensation if required
Other Requirements
- Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy
- Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided.
- Valid BC driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.
The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer.
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