Summer Student - Outreach Worker
Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value, welcome and respect the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples (First Nation, Métis, Inuit), Black and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Accommodations are available at any point upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.
As a summer student at Halton, you will gain the experience you need to build a bright future by working alongside experts in their field.
As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.
Posting ID: 3698
Department: Health
Division: Infectious Disease Control
Pay Range:
1st Term - $20.11
2nd Term - $21.12
3rd Term - $22.17
4th Term - $23.28
Job Type: Student
Contract Duration: May 5, 2025 to August 29, 2025
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location:
Sexual Health Clinic (Health@232) - 232 South Service Road, Oakville
Sexual Health Clinic (Health@3350) - 3350 Fairview Street, Burlington
Expectation to travel to various Community locations to deliver services
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: December 20, 2024
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
To be eligible to apply for a summer student position, you must meet the following criteria:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada as a student.
- In possession of a Social Insurance Number (card) at time of hire.
- Currently enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis and returning to school in the fall of 2025.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for providing safer drug use supplies including naloxone to drug users and their contacts through fixed sites, mobile and street outreach, using a Harm Reduction approach.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Promote and provide education regarding harm reduction strategies and makes referrals to community supports as needed.
- Assess, plan and engage in health promotion initiatives and service delivery with identified priority populations.
- Represent the Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Program at events in the Region and on various committees.
- Liaise and collaborate with community partners to support a comprehensive harm reduction strategy across Halton Region.
- Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, network with other professionals, health units and organizations for knowledge transfer, translation, and best practice in relation to harm reduction, health equity and the SDoH.
- Maintain appropriate records of promotional activities, harm reduction services and other records pertaining to client care, which includes use of electronic database e.g. NEO.
- Prepare surveillance reports and relevant Ministry reports as needed.
- Assist in maintaining inventory of program supplies and kits.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Enrolled in a college diploma or university degree in social science, social work, addictions or related field.
- Strong knowledge and ability to work from a Harm Reduction philosophy.
- Comfort and experience engaging with individuals who use injection and inhalation drugs, and other vulnerable populations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups to accomplish client specific and organizational goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of social justice, equity and inclusion concepts, Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), health promotion and community development capacity building.
- Knowledge of blood-borne infections, substance use and dependency.
- Must be able to work in unfamiliar and sometimes unpredictable situations.
Preferred
- Crisis management, first aid and CPR training.
- Experience with computer software including Microsoft Office, and electronic databases, e.g. NEO.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working/ Employment Conditions
Working Conditions
- The position will be required to work evening hours on average four days a week.
- Work environment includes performing duties on the street and in the community during evening hours.
- The incumbent must be able to perform all the necessary physical tasks associated with the position including lifting/carrying supplies.
- Travel and access to a personal vehicle will be required, and the incumbent must provide their own transportation.
Employment Conditions
- The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening by the first day of employment.
- The incumbent must be able to provide a current complete record of immunization according to the Ontario provincial immunization schedule.
- The incumbent will be required to provide a copy of their "G" driver’s license by their first day of employment.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
