Parkdale Queen West CHC
Overnight Overdose Prevention Support Role
Job Description
Help save lives as an Overnight Overdose Prevention Support Worker at Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre. This critical full-time role provides essential support and services during late-night hours.
Joining the LAUNCH team, you will utilize your experience to monitor clients, respond to overdose incidents, and facilitate educational initiatives on safer drug practices. By collaborating with other health professionals, you will be on the frontline of harm reduction efforts to combat health barriers faced by marginalized populations throughout the city. Your role is vital to ensuring health equity in Toronto's diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor and respond to overdose incidents overnight
• Facilitate educational programs on safe consumption practices
• Collaborate with Community and Support Workers on risk assessments
• Lead drills for effective overdose response strategies
• Maintain accurate records of client encounters
Requirements:<...
Joining the LAUNCH team, you will utilize your experience to monitor clients, respond to overdose incidents, and facilitate educational initiatives on safer drug practices. By collaborating with other health professionals, you will be on the frontline of harm reduction efforts to combat health barriers faced by marginalized populations throughout the city. Your role is vital to ensuring health equity in Toronto's diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Monitor and respond to overdose incidents overnight
• Facilitate educational programs on safe consumption practices
• Collaborate with Community and Support Workers on risk assessments
• Lead drills for effective overdose response strategies
• Maintain accurate records of client encounters
Requirements:<...