Posted 3 months ago
Temporary Outreach Overdose Prevention Worker
@ The Bridge Youth & Family Services
Kelowna, British Columbia
Overview
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is hiring a temporary part-time Overdose Prevention Worker for outreach in Kelowna and West Kelowna, working in a team of two. The role provides harm reduction materials, first aid, and non-judgmental referrals for food, housing, healthcare, addictions, legal issues and employment. The posting states a rate of $24.94-29.06 per hour plus evening and weekend shift premiums and a per diem.
Pay:
$24.94–$29.06 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide outreach services in Kelowna and West Kelowna as part of a team of two
- Distribute harm reduction materials, seasonal clothing, first aid supplies and food donations
- Offer non-judgmental support to people who ask
- Provide referrals for food, housing, healthcare, addictions, pregnancy, legal and employment
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in Community Social Services, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two years of recent related experience
- Ability to build rapport and handle conflict with clients
- Valid BC driver's licence and reliable vehicle
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 32 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Community Social Services |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Wellness |
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The Bridge Youth & Family Services
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Guiding Youth. Strengthening Families.
Full company description
Our mission is to help young people and their families achieve social and emotional health. We exist to help youth lead happier, more successful lives, regardless of their ability to pay for services. The Bridge accomplishes this through family and individual counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education workshops, and early childhood intervention programs available in English and Spanish in Northwest Suburban Cook County.
- LinkedIn followers
- 657
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 69
- Reported office locations
- 721 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067, US
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- The Bridge Youth & Family Services
- The Bridge
- Specialties
- Child and Family Counseling
- ages 6-17
- Early Childhood Program
- ages 0-5
- Crisis Intervention
- ages 11-17
- and Prevention Services - Mentoring
- ages 7-15; Youth Leadership Development
- high school students
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Our mission is to help young people and their families achieve social and emotional health. We exist to help youth lead happier, more successful lives, regardless of their ability to pay for services. The Bridge accomplishes this through family and individual counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education workshops, and early childhood intervention programs available in English and Spanish in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Palatine, IL |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Specialties | Child and Family Counselingages 6-17Early Childhood Programages 0-5Crisis Interventionages 11-17and Prevention Services - Mentoringages 7-15; Youth Leadership Developmenthigh school students |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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About Us
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centred care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services, along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.
At The Bridge, you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.
About the Role
The Overdose Prevention Worker will be part of a team of two to provide Outreach Services in Kelowna and West Kelowna. The successful candidate will carry a backpack of harm reduction materials, seasonal clothing, first aid supplies and at times food donations. Non-judgmental support and referrals for food, housing, healthcare, addictions, pregnancy, legal issues and employment will be provided to those who ask.
Position: Temporary Full-Time 32 hours per week until return of incumbent.
Compensation: $24.94-29.06 per hour plus applicable shift premiums.
- Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr
- Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
- A $30.00 Street Outreach per diem for each worked shift that is four or more hours in length
Indirect Compensation
- Extended Health and Dental benefits after the 3-month probationary period
- 3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service
- 1 paid wellness day per year
- Paid Birthday Off
- Paid sick time which increases with length of service.
- Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities
Qualifications
Education and experience
- Minimum diploma in Community Social Services
- Recent, related experience of two years or
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience or
- Other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the level of work.
Job skills and abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to work in collaboration with others
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
- Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
- Knowledge of community resources
- Ability to handle conflict
- Ability to utilize own vehicle with mileage compensation if required
Other Requirements
- Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy
- Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided.
- Valid BC driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.
The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer.
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