Lift Community Services·Powell River, British Columbia
Assist people who use substances by providing harm reduction services.
Support referrals to health and social services.
Encourage safe use practices in a welcoming, low-barrier environment.
Collaborate with peers, staff, and community partners to maintain a respectful and safe space.
Support participants in accessing the resources they choose.
Recognize signs of distress and respond appropriately in crisis situations.
Maintain cleanliness and follow infection control practices to support site operations.
Complete documentation and record-keeping.
Monitor inventory and provide basic administrative support.
De-escalate conflict in a non-violent manner
Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it.
Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart.
At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.
Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support.
We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.
The Position As a member of the Overdoes Prevention Site (OPS) team, the Support Worker assists people who use substances by providing harm reduction services, supporting referrals to health and social services, and encouraging safe use practices in a welcoming, low-barrier environment.
The role contributes to a respectful and safe space by collaborating with peers, staff, and community partners, and supporting participants in accessing the resources they choose.
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Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.
