Outreach Worker, Overdose Outreach Team Other Resources

Job Description

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of nearly 45,000 medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. All new hires to Fraser Health must have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer. 

Responsibilities + Skills

Demonstrated ability to work with marginalized and culturally diverse populations including those with substance use issues and mental illness.

Education

Creates linkages to other community resources and programs, contacts relevant organizations/ businesses/ services, and assists clients with processing forms. Assists clients with access to other resources (food, supplements) and provides advocacy as needed.

Experience

Job Summary

  • Published on: Saturday, 11th November 2023
  • Designation: Outreach Worker, Overdose
  • industry: Miscellaneous
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Employment Status: Full-time
  • Job Location: Dartmouth, NS
  • Salary: 0
  • Gender:
  • Application Deadline: Saturday, 11th November 2023

About the Company

  • Company Name: Fraser Health.
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  • Company Profile:
  • Fraser Health, located in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, has 20 culturally and geographically diverse communities - from urban to rural. Our geographic location is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live in the world. As the fastest growing region in the province, we provide health services to 1.6 million people with 12 acute care hospitals, tertiary teaching hospitals, and services in public health, home health, mental health, and residential care facilities.Our CEO and Senior Executive Team are committed to "Great Workplaces" as a strategic imperative. This commitment to the approximately 30,000 employees, volunteers and physicians aims to create and support an environment where individuals find enhanced meaning in their work, feel respected, are recognized for their contributions, and supported to be the best they can be.

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