- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- On-site
- Part-time · Entry
- CA$33 per hour
- 2+ years
The PWP Support Worker is responsible for the provision and delivery of direct services to persons living with HIV and/or HCV using a harm reduction model.
Compensation
Pay: $33.49/hour to start with stepped increases based on your seniority with AVI. (Pay for this role is based on the BCGEU paygrid 34)
Responsibilities
- Actively engages with individuals who are living with, or at risk for HIV/Hepatitis C, using a collaborative, trauma informed, person-centered approach grounded in harm reduction
- Use brief assessment, crisis response, and short-term counselling skills to help meet immediate, basic needs (applications and follow-up regarding housing, income, identification, etc)
- Advocate on behalf of clients with various Ministries and agencies to ensure clients receive maximum information and support
- Visit clients at their homes and attends appointments with service users in the community
- Distribute harm reduction supplies and provides education and support regarding safer substance use and safer sex
Requirements
- University degree in health or social services
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Nice to have: Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License