AASH Recovery Support Worker

Ask-Wellness-Society-2; Merritt; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Physiotherapy

Massage

Fertility benefits

Municipal Pension

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Death insurance

Vacation entitlement

Job summary

ASK Wellness Society in Merritt is hiring an Adult Addiction Supportive Housing Recovery Support Worker. You will collaborate with the care team to help program participants build recovery skills and plan for independent living after detox.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practices, harm reduction, and active engagement with community partners to support housing stability and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with adults with mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent required.
• Skills in mediating conflict between various interests.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions; asset.
• Understanding of Indigenous community issues; trauma, PTSD, residential school, and colonial impact; asset.
• Knowledge and experience of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices; asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to develop, implement, maintain, and adjust treatment/recovery plans and assist participants in achieving their goals.
• Provide care within an interdisciplinary model using trauma-informed, two-eyed seeing, harm-reduction, and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Review potential participant applications with local health authority and conduct referral interviews.
• Implement life skills workshops and psychoeducation groups related to substance use cessation.
• Assist participants in creating recovery plans and pathways toward independence.
• Assist with meal preparation and kitchen operations, including menu planning and inventory.

Skills

Conflict mediation

Indigenous awareness

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Case management

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent

Job description

City: Merritt

Program and Site Location: Juniper House

Reports To: Coordinator of Juniper House and Recovery Services

Term: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm with 1/2 hour unpaid meal break

Wage Range: $27.54 to $31.61 based on education and related experience

What We Offer:

• Competitivebenefits including but not limited to dental, vision, physiotherapy, massage, andfertility upon eligibility
• Municipal PensionPlan upon eligibility
• On-site trainingand development opportunities such as Violence Prevention, Cultural Awarenessand 2SLGBTQ+ Training
• A culture of equality,inclusion, and diversity including paid cultural sensitivity days
• Accidental deathinsurance and Wellness plan benefit
• Vacationentitlements for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

Position Summary: The Adult Addiction Supportive Housing (AASH) Recovery Support Worker has distinct roles due to the two different perspective programs we provide. The Adult Addiction Supportive Housing (AASH) program provides recovery supports and housing to those individuals who have successfully gone through detox and wish further assistance to live a life of sobriety. As an AASH Tenant Support Worker, you will work in collaboration with the Peer Recovery Support Coaches, Alcohol and Drug Counsellor and the Supportive Recovery and Career Development Team to build rapport and support Program Participants to develop the skills to move on to independent living based on their personal recovery plan. Service delivery is based on a client centered, trauma informed, and non-judgmental perspective.

Typical DutiesInclude:

• Collaborate with the Supportive Recovery and Career Development Program Team to develop, implement, maintain, and adjust treatment/recovery plans and assist Program Participants in developing and achieving the goals outlined within their individualized treatment/recovery plan.
• Provide care within the interdisciplinary model through trauma-informed practice, two-eyed seeing practice, harm reduction, and a recovery-oriented care approach.
• Work with local health authority to review potential participant applications and conduct referral interviews.
• Implement life skills workshops and psychoeducation groups relevant to substance use cessation.
• Assist Program Participants seeking recovery from substance use disorders to assist in the creation of their own recovery plans and develop their own recovery pathways.
• Assist with the meal preparation program including but not limited to daily kitchen activities, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, monitoring/ordering, and stocking.
• Encourage and support Program Participants to live as fully and independently as possible within the local community, providing information, emotional, organizational, and practical support, and training as appropriate.
• Contribute to the protection of Program Participants from abuse, and support Participants when they are in distress.
• Encourage and motivate Program Participants to develop a sense of their own identity, purpose, and self-esteem.
• Work closely with referral agencies (i.e. CMHA, IHA, Friendship Centre, Brain Injury, etc.).
• Actively seek the views of Program Participants and involve them in decision-making to improve their services and accommodations. ASK Wellness Society Mission: to provide outreach, housing, health, education, employment, and emotional support services for the marginalized and persons at risk.
• Monitor emergencies that take place such as medical or mental health assistance and complete necessary incident reports.
• When necessary, be trained to be the first to respond to an overdose situation with on-the-spot overdose response and support.
• Be prepared to work calmly and together with your team, paramedics, and police in crisis situations.
• Ensure Limitation of Service Notices are completed and current.
• Help maintain a clean and organized workspace by doing light housekeeping in the office space.
• Monitor and move along with community members who are loitering in and around the property.
• Assist and encourage clients to create connections within the community by volunteering and finding employment.
• Complete accurate and up-to-date communication/case notes in files and on ShareVision database.
• Assist team with maintaining a daily log.
• Maintain files and statistics as per accreditation standards.
• Complete move-in/move-out documentation as required by the Property Services Department.
• When requested, be a member of the Society’s Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) team.
• Ensure compliance with all ASK supportive standards, policies, and procedures.

Qualificationsand Requirements

• Minimum of one year experience working with adults with mental illness and substance use disorders required.
• Minimum Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent required.
• Skills in mediating conflict between various interests.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and a demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous peoples an asset.
• Understanding of various social and political issues in the Indigenous Community. The ability to apply knowledge and experience in the areas of trauma, PTSD, residential school, and colonial impact on Indigenous peoples is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience of food hygiene and safe kitchen practices including the use of commercial equipment and tools an asset.
• Ability to work as a team member in a case management setting involving multi-agency support.
• Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries.
• Strong working knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Must pass criminal record check for vulnerable sector and reference screening.
• VAT (Vulnerability Assessment Tool) training an asset.
• Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Practice, and ASSIST Training an asset.
• Basic First Aid, Food Safe, and WHMIS Certification required.
• In-house Violence Prevention, Cultural Awareness Training, and 2sLGBTQ+ Training provided.
• Must have access to a vehicle in good working condition and possess a valid driver’s license with relevant insurance to transport clients.
• As clients are allowed to have pets, it is noted that this is a pet-friendly environment.

The ASK Wellness Society is dedicated topromoting diversity/multiculturalism with inclusion as one of our CoreValues. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foretployment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity orexpression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.