NorWest Community Health Centres
Location
Longlac, Ontario
Salary
CA$43,744 - CA$54,681 / YEAR
The Support Worker is responsible for providing addictions support to clients and their families within an interdisciplinary model, utilizing a strengths-based approach rooted in harm reduction and evidence-based practice. This role involves working within the Greenstone Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic.
Candidates should possess proven experience with overdose prevention and response, including Naloxone administration, alongside knowledge of drug use, alcohol use, and harm reduction supplies. Preference is given to individuals with lived or family experience with mental health, addictions, or recovery, and a valid driver's license is required for outreach travel.
Support Worker – Rapid Access Addiction Medicine 1 FTE Contract to March 31, 2028 Longlac Site
Preference will be given to individuals with lived or family experience with mental health, addictions and/or recovery, or individuals working with vulnerable populations. Proven experience with overdose prevention and response, and training in/experience with Naloxone administration. Experience and knowledge of drug use, alcohol use, risky behaviours and harm reduction supplies. Volunteer or work experience within a harm reduction framework. Experience utilizing harm reduction principles and strategies. Experience providing peer-to-peer support. Demonstrated ability to de-escalate conflict. Confidence in asserting oneself and maintaining strong boundaries. Knowledge of community services and resources; strong advocacy skills. Knowledge of different approaches to recovery Strong communication skills; able to actively and accurately listen. Demonstrated display of sensitivity to others. Open, non-judgmental and willing to learn. Basic computer skills, including email. Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within individuals who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured). A current driver's license and access to a vehicle to travel to designated outreach sites in Longlac and Geraldton
Please visit The deadline for applicants is Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. This position will remain open until filled. Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to: Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources NorWest Community Health Centres 525 Simpson Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6 FAX: 622-7637 www.norwestchc.org NorWest CHC is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
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