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Support Worker – Rapid Access Addiction Medicine

@ NorWest Community Health Centres

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Greenstone, Ontario

$45k–$56k/yr
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NorWest Community Health Centres is hiring a 1 FTE contract Support Worker for its Greenstone Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic in Longlac, through March 31, 2028. The role provides addiction support to clients and families within an interdisciplinary team, using harm reduction and strengths-based practice. The posting states a salary of $45,056 to $56,320 per year, HOOPP pension and group health benefits, and a G driver's licence with vehicle access for outreach in Longlac and Geraldton.

Pay:

$45,056–$56,320 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Provide addiction support to clients and families
  • Apply harm reduction and strengths-based practice
  • Work within an interdisciplinary care team
  • Travel to outreach sites in Longlac and Geraldton

Requirements summary:

  • Overdose prevention and naloxone experience
  • Harm reduction and peer support experience
  • Strong communication and de-escalation skills
  • Current G driver's licence and vehicle access

Tools & skills

naloxoneharm reduction supplies

Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
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Employer posting date
2026-11-12
First seen by our source
2026-11-13
Source record updated
2026-11-13

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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NorWest Community Health Centres

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NorWest Community Health Centres exists to respond to individual and local community needs by providing a range of services that improve the health and well-being of people and their communities.

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Reported office locations
  • 525 Simpson Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3J6, CA
  • P.O. Box 104, Armstrong, ON P0T 1A0, CA
  • 99 Skinner Avenue, P.O. Box 910, Longlac, ON P0T 2A0, CA
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  • Health Care
  • Non Profit
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  • NorWest Community Health Centres
Specialties
  • Health Care
  • Primary Care & Walk-In
  • Client Supports
  • Exercise
  • Movement & Falls Prevention
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Promoting Health
  • Diabetes
  • Mental Health
  • FASD
  • and LGBTQ
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NorWest Community Health Centres exists to respond to individual and local community needs by providing a range of services that improve the health and well-being of people and their communities.

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersThunder Bay, ON
Organization typeNonprofit
SpecialtiesHealth CarePrimary Care & Walk-InClient SupportsExerciseMovement & Falls PreventionFood & NutritionPromoting HealthDiabetesMental HealthFASD
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Job description


Support Worker – Rapid Access Addiction Medicine

1FTE Contract to March 31st 2028

Longlac Site

One of a network of provincial community health centres, the NorWest Community Health Centres is a community based, non-profit organization funded by Ontario Health, emphasizing access to primary health care and prevention programs and services.

We are currently seeking 1FTE Contract Support Worker to join the Greenstone Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic, Longlac site. The Support Worker is a valued member of the RAAM and Community Health Centre teams and is responsible for providing addiction support services to clients and their families within an interdisciplinary model of care. This position requires a compassionate and committed individual who approaches care from a strengths-based perspective rooted in harm reduction and evidence-based practice.

The position has a competitive salary, the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and an excellent group health benefit package.

The salary range for this position is $45,056 to $56,320 per year. Compensation will commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

We do not use AI to screen resumes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Preference will be given to individuals with lived or family experience with mental health, addictions and/or recovery, or individuals working with vulnerable populations.
  • Proven experience with overdose prevention and response, and training in/experience with Naloxone administration.
  • Experience and knowledge of drug use, alcohol use, risky behaviours and harm reduction supplies.
  • Volunteer or work experience within a harm reduction framework.
  • Experience utilizing harm reduction principles and strategies.
  • Experience providing peer-to-peer support.
  • Demonstrated ability to de-escalate conflict.
  • Confidence in asserting oneself and maintaining strong boundaries.
  • Knowledge of community services and resources; strong advocacy skills.
  • Knowledge of different approaches to recovery
  • Strong communication skills; able to actively and accurately listen.
  • Demonstrated display of sensitivity to others.
  • Open, non-judgmental and willing to learn.
  • Basic computer skills, including email.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to health issues particularly within individuals who face barriers to accessing care (under housed, living with mental health challenges or diagnoses, current or past substance use, complex health histories, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers, non-insured).
  • A current G driver's license and access to a vehicle to travel to designated outreach sites in Longlac and Geraldton

How to Apply:

Please visit https://norwestchc.org/team/

The deadline for applicants is Friday, November 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and three work reference contacts with your online application. Cover letters can be addressed to:

Lesly Gunasekara, Manager of Human Resources

NorWest Community Health Centres

525 Simpson Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 3J6

FAX: 807-622-7637

www.norwestchc.org

NorWest Community Health Centres is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free workplace. We provide accommodation throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



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