Our task
THE TRAC is a non-profit organization since 1987 whose mission is to help people in need in southwest Montreal. We work with a population aged 12 and over through a significant and stable presence in people's living environments. The type of intervention preferred by our organization is non-institutional in nature and is based on the basic principles of street work, namely volunteerism and confidentiality.
Why work at TRAC?
TRAC is a supportive team finding solutions together, it is about new challenges in intervention with the general approach of street work, it is working with committed partners, it is above all about creating meaningful and human moments with the residents of southwest Montreal. You will meet diverse faces with equally different paths in life and immerse yourself in the heart of our community.
working conditions
▪ Hourly rate $24.00/hour
(Possibility of recognizing previous knowledge)
▪ Health care reimbursement $1,000/year
▪ Retirement plan
▪ Intervention budgets
(road, equipment, activities)
▪ Basic training (TR1, CPSM, Omega, RCR) + annual training budget
▪ Internal clinical monitoring
▪ Annual team seminar
▪ 4 weeks vacation per year
+ 2 weeks holiday break
+ 10 sick days
+ 6 days mobile
Responsibilities
- Work in pairs in the TRAC intervention mobile;
- Integration into the living environment of people who consume injectable and inhaled medications (UDII);
- Build a relationship of trust with people in the community.
- Distribute sterile injection and inhalation devices and collect used syringes.
- disseminate and publicize prevention messages;
- Intervene and support people in their efforts;
- Refer people to appropriate resources;
- Maintain communication and act in consultation with the organizations serving local IDUs.
Training and skills required
- Relevant college or university education in the social sector;
- Experience in intervention, an advantage;
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an advantage;
- Do you have a valid driver's license.
- Owning a vehicle is an advantage.
- Knowledge of the realities of UDII people.
- Ability to observe, listen, proactive, ability to make connections;
- Teamwork, autonomy, dynamism and adaptability;
- Availability: flexible working hours, day and evening, occasionally also on weekends.