Job Description

Positive Living Niagara - StreetWorks system Navigation Worker

Full time (35 hours/week) - One full-time, permanent

Positive Living Niagara is a community-focused organization composed of passionate staff and volunteers. We are committed to providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by or at risk of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted blood-borne infections (STBBIs). We are dedicated to fostering inclusivity, equity, and the meaningful involvement of those we serve.

To provide direct support services within the framework of the StreetWorks program. The harm reduction program aims to reduce the transmission of HIV and other blood-borne infections among people who use drugs, to engage clients and support them into testing and treatment services, and to provide individuals with harm reduction education and supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide client-centered support using a harm reduction approach, including emotional, supportive, and health-focused counselling.

Advocate on behalf of clients within community, health, and social service systems to reduce barriers and improve access to care.

Offer system navigation by connecting individuals to appropriate community resources and services.

Coordinate and negotiate referrals to health and social service agencies.

Participate on Niagara Region's Situation Table, and other local and provincial committees

Maintain professional, non-judgmental engagement with individuals who use substances, ensuring safety, dignity, and inclusivity.

Provide education to other service providers around harm reduction and break down stigma

Provide evening outreach as needed

Offer training on overdose response and the use of Naloxone

Distribute harm reduction materials and information, including syringes, as per public health regulations and protocol

The incumbent will adhere to the Mission Statement and Policy and Procedures of Positive Living Niagara and will represent Positive Living Niagara in a professional manner.

Qualifications:

A college or university degree in social or health services with experience in addictions and mental health in the community social services sector, ideally within a harm reduction environment.

The incumbent will hold a valid G driver's license with a clear driving record and able to provide a drivers abstract as per company vehicle insurance policy. Have access to a reliable vehicle.

The incumbent will have a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Required Skills:

Experience and/or training in substance use and harm reduction support

Street-level and/or encampment outreach support

Demonstrated organizational skills

Ability to show initiative

Strong documentation skills

French language skills an asset

To Apply:

Please submit your

resume and cover letter

to

Vanessa Fyfe

by

December 3rd

at

vanessa@positivelivingniagara.com.

Video submissions in place of cover letter are accepted.

Note: No telephone inquiries, please.

Equity and Inclusion Statement:

Positive Living Niagara welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Positive Living Niagara is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Black, Indigenous and racialized people, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Positive Living Niagara also recognizes the need for experience, knowledge and guidance from communities disproportionately affected by HIV and hepatitis C, including people living with HIV or with current or lived experience of hepatitis C or substance use.

Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.81-$31.91 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Do you have a clear drivers abstract?
Licence/Certification:

Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-12-03