Job opportunity
Support Worker II Harm Reduction
The George Spady Society
Support service users through harm reduction and trauma-informed care as a Support Worker II in Edmonton, working day shifts.
George Spady Society seeks a Support Worker II for its supervised consumption site. You will collaborate with team members under Team Lead direction, building rapport while assessing service-user needs. The work supports a safe, non-judgmental environment for people experiencing substance misuse, mental health concerns, homelessness, and related health issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor service users and maintain a safe, relaxed environment
Provide direct care and respond to service-user requests
Assist with overdose response and medical emergencies
Document statistics, observations, case notes, and incidents
Maintain cleanliness and infection prevention precautions
Requirements:
Human Service degree, diploma, equivalent, or lived experience
Understanding of client-centered care and harm reduction
Knowledge of substance misuse, trauma, mental health, and brain injury
Calm, patient approach during crises
Intermediate First Aid and CPR certification
Bring client-centered communication, crisis support, and harm reduction knowledge to George Spady Society’s Edmonton services.
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Apply on source site George Spady Society seeks a Support Worker II for its supervised consumption site. You will collaborate with team members under Team Lead direction, building rapport while assessing service-user needs. The work supports a safe, non-judgmental environment for people experiencing substance misuse, mental health concerns, homelessness, and related health issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor service users and maintain a safe, relaxed environment
Provide direct care and respond to service-user requests
Assist with overdose response and medical emergencies
Document statistics, observations, case notes, and incidents
Maintain cleanliness and infection prevention precautions
Requirements:
Human Service degree, diploma, equivalent, or lived experience
Understanding of client-centered care and harm reduction
Knowledge of substance misuse, trauma, mental health, and brain injury
Calm, patient approach during crises
Intermediate First Aid and CPR certification
Bring client-centered communication, crisis support, and harm reduction knowledge to George Spady Society’s Edmonton services.
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