Harm Reduction Lead (Community Health Worker)

Harm Reduction Lead (Community Health Worker)

Temporary Full Time Position: 35 hours per week

Expected Start Date: March 23,2026 - December 31, 2026

Salary Range: $27.32 - $32.80

This is an existing opening. No Artificial Intelligence tools will be used to screen, assess or select candidates

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Adult Programs and working within program objectives and organizational goals, the Harm Reduction Outreach Lead will lead the harm reduction focused work and education at a sheltering hotel with a focus on reducing overdose events and increasing harm reduction skill-building and education through a variety of strategies.

The incumbent will ensure that all organizational policies are followed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide overdose prevention education and support to clients at the sheltering site.
• Participate in collaborative service planning for continuous service improvement and high-quality services.
• Support and lead up to 4 iPHARE peer workers.
• Work in collaboration with clients, site provider and teams to identify harm reduction needs.
• Assemble and distribute harm reduction supplies on site.
• Coordinate distribution and collection of harm reduction kits and used supplies.
• Implement conflict resolution strategies when needed.
• Design and deliver educational workshops to service users and providers alike
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and daily debriefing meetings.
• Provide one-on-one practical support to service users within a drop-in setting and in the community.

Required Qualifications

• College or University degree in social service or social work, or equivalent experience, with at least three years of experience working with high-risk clients with complex issues; experience in conflict management and emergency response.
• Three to five years’ experience in similar work environment.
• Current knowledge and experience working from a harm reduction approach with active drug users, street involved persons, sex workers, and individuals involved with the legal/justice system in a drop in setting and in the community.
• Proven experience and knowledge of drug using communities, Harm Reduction philosophy and strategies, and barriers that prevent drug users to accessing services.
• Excellent leadership and facilitating skills and experience.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificates are required and must be kept current every three years.
• Overdose Prevention Training Certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships based on trust and respect, including during emotionally charged or transitional times.
• Ability to maintain focused during crisis situations, involving clients, staff and peer workers, by assessing the situation, listening to various parties involved, providing emotional support to client, providing conflict resolution when necessary and developing a plan of action and referrals.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a complex environment and organize time and workload effectively.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others and nurture a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Ability to provide emotional and practical support to others experiencing grief and loss by listening and responding to individual, group, and community needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas.
• Positive attitude and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team oriented atmosphere.
• Strong understanding of the Health Promotion, Anti-oppression framework, the Community Health Centre model, and the impact of the Social Determinants of Health, and how these principles are applied in the program; experience in individual and systemic advocacy.
• Open minded, eager and willing to constantly learn and improve oneself.

What We Offer

For Qualifying full-time and part-time employees and pro-rated to full time equivalent:

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage

• Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more
• Group Life Insurance
• Employees Assistance Program(EAP):free, confidential support
• Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy
• Free access to Calm (meditation, sleep stories, self-care tools) and access to employee engagement platform Motivosity
• 4 Weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days
• 11 paid statutory and organizational holidays
• Pension: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Growth, Purpose &Community Impact

• Paid Orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• On-site and e-learning, plus access to course fee support
• Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care
• Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships.
• A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups.

Please send your resume with a cover letter to Human Resources:

Email Address │ recruiting@lampchc.org

Subject │ Harm Reduction Leader (Community Health Worker)

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.