Temporary Manager of Overdose Prevention and Peer Support Services

[26-071] Temporary Manager of Overdose Prevention and Peer Support Services

Overdose Prevention & Peer Support Services Temp White Rock, BC

Position: Temporary Manager Overdose Prevention and Peer Support Services

Location: White Rock/South Surrey Various Locations including Peace Point OPS

Hours: 35 hours/week, Minimum 12-18 Months Temporary, Evening work required, On call availability required

Salary: $34.51/hour to start

Start Date: July 20, 2026

End Date: 12-18 Months (Can be Extended)

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our Overdose Prevention and Peer Support Services team! Ideally, this individual has a strong understanding of harm reduction and low barrier engagement of vulnerable populations and a combination of mission driven leadership with a capacity to manage complex operations with an eye for detail.

About Sources:

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC. Sources strives to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources is committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, 2

SLGBTQIA+, and abilities are welcomed to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of Position:

Reporting to: Executive Director of Community Services

General Responsibilities:

• Oversee and participate in the daily operations of both the Overdose Prevention Services and Peer Support Network and Outreach Services.
• In accordance with the Program Operations Manual, the manager guides overdose prevention, harm reduction and peer support activities and program interface between Sources, Fraser Health and the communities of White Rock and South Surrey.
• Develop and lead supports and services to reduce the risk of fatality and harms while improving the wellness of people who use substances in the community.

Program-specific Responsibilities:

• Hiring permanent and casual staff for the Peace Point Overdose Prevention Services (OPS) program.
• Liaising with Fraser Health Mental Health and Substance Use for the coordination of OPS services at the White Rock Mental Health Substance Use Services site
• Support the Peer Coordinators who lead the Peer Support team to distribute food and harm reduction supplies and connect with people using substances and experiencing complex needs in the community
• Support the Peer Coordinator to effectively recruit and engaging People With Lived/Living Experience (PWLLE) to serve as Peer Supports to vulnerable individuals.
• Securing and organizing supplies to distribute to people experiencing homelessness (clothing, hygiene supplies, etc.)
• Developing and Implementing the Peer Support Services activities and operations
• Providing management and support to the System Navigation Outreach team.
• Coordinating a weekly Low-Barrier Service Hub involving multiple service providers in White Rock

Physical Demands of Job:

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 25%, Sitting - 25%, Time Spent Outside - 25%

Qualifications:

• Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental health challenges / substance use/ homelessness;
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with a minimum of a Diploma in the social/human sciences, addictions or in law/justice.
• Preference will be given to those who have post-secondary education and training relevant to the social service field. Alternately, pursuit of certification in social work, counseling, criminal justice or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for this position.
• Effectively utilize Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and central data systems
• Proven communication and conflict resolution…