Intake Worker (Part Time)

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Overdose Prevention department.
Under the direction of the Needle Exchange/AIDS Prevention Program Team Lead and/or designate, the Intake/Outreach Worker is responsible for providing harm reduction-based supports, information, resources, and supplies to clients who are actively using substances and other stigmatized populations. The I/O Worker will interact with service users, respond to overdoses, distribute harm, and risk reduction materials, and provide information and referrals where required. This position works independently and collaboratively with other team members to provide integrated, low-barrier, trauma-informed supports to individuals living with physical and mental health needs, substance use disorder(s), and/or facing structural barriers to care (e.g., poverty, homelessness, involvement in sex work).
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Evenings, 13:00 to 23:30 (Rotating)
Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Employee referral program
• Must have valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
• Diploma in Social Services or related program (2 years) with completion of approved additions or substance use training or certificate program plus one-year recent related experience working with individuals with substance use disorders; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently, with indirect supervision, and in cooperation with others.
• Knowledge of current social issues related to substance use, homelessness, mental health, etc.
• Ability to use critical thinking and assess risk to intervene and de-escalate critical incidents.
• Ability to problem solve and deal with conflict effectively.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships following harm reduction principles.
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Who We Are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.