Harm Reduction Navigator Special Care Unit

Posting #: 4121Posting Date: 07/07/2025Posting Closing: 07/11/2025 4:00 PM

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one were looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Harm Reduction Navigator who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other.

The Harm Reduction Navigator is reporting to the Manager, Housing & Outreach, Hamilton, this position will assist in providing intake, case management, and navigation supports as well as carrying out day-to-day administrative services. Within a multi-disciplinary team, you will actively provide support and therapeutic services to individuals experiencing homelessness and living with acute substance use and related health and mental health issues. Services are based on a residential harm reduction approach to service delivery.

This position is a unionized, full-time, permanent position. The rate of pay is $29.89 per hour. This position is 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

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   Work with individuals in Wesleys Harm Reduction Housing Program to support stabilization in order to identify housing needs.
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   Manages a caseload of individuals that are using illicit opioids and safe supply.
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   Liaise with Community Partners to develop housing and treatment pathways.
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   Provides feedback on policy updates to ensure the program remains current and mitigates risk.
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   Create case plans to reflect housing goals, recovery pathways, life skills, education, employment planning, and after care as well as informal counselling and safety plans.
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   Assist with making connections in the community based on the resident's wants and needs.
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   Assist residents with their move into accommodations and provide neighborhood orientation to build social capital.
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   Provide support and referrals for appointments in the community.
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   Maintain regular, effective communication with administrators, community partners, and physicians, to ensure an integrated approach that will provide the best support possible for residents to maintain housing.
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    Conducts regular visits with residents to provide supports specific to life skills, daily living skills, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and prevention, budgeting assistance, financial literacy, community integration and community building, grocery shopping, cleaning, social rec, etc.
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    Maintain appropriate and accurate record-keeping practice, as per expectations of Wesley.
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    Evaluate the program on an ongoing basis and recommend service delivery changes.
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    Support with on-call rotation coverage.
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    Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

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   Minimum of five years of relevant, practical experience with the target population and post-secondary degree from a recognized educational institution in Human Services, Social Work, or related field.
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   Preference will be given to candidates with registration and member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
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   Must have experience working, and counselling, individuals with mental health and addictions issues and people experiencing homelessness and providing non-judgmental supports to them.
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   Must be able to meet travel expectations of the position; a valid Drivers license and access to a vehicle is an asset.
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   Lived experience is an asset.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers

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  A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
  
• Monday Friday (Some flex expected for housing purposes)
• Daytime shift (Some flex expected for housing purposes)
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
  
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
  
• Professional development and training opportunities
  
• Full Health & Dental Benefits (Eligible After Three Months)
  
• Personal & Vacation Days
  
• RRSP Contribution Program (Eligible After One Year)
  
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts
  

Please ApplyVia:Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

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   Click on this link:https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
   
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   From there you can access all of Wesleys job postings
   

Wesley is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.