Addictions & Recovery Support Specialist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; New Brunswick; Hybrid; CAD 43,477 - 45,846; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking an Addictions and Recovery Worker to provide non-medical withdrawal management care. The role involves supporting clients with substance misuse through monitoring, counselling, and education. Candidates should have post-secondary certification in addiction counselling and relevant experience, alongside certifications in First Aid and CPR, and a valid BC Driver's License. The role may involve travel between multiple sites and has a temporary full-time status with a salary range of $31.56 - $33.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience in addiction counselling.
• Working knowledge of chemical dependency and community resources.
• Experience with adults and youth facing mental health and substance use issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical withdrawal management care.
• Facilitate supportive counselling and educational groups.
• Observe and monitor clients and document their progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

Post secondary certification in addiction counselling

Certifications in First Aid and CPR

Food Safe Certification

Job description

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking an Addictions and Recovery Worker to provide non-medical withdrawal management care. The role involves supporting clients with substance misuse through monitoring, counselling, and education. Candidates should have post-secondary certification in addiction counselling and relevant experience, alongside certifications in First Aid and CPR, and a valid BC Driver's License. The role may involve travel between multiple sites and has a temporary full-time status with a salary range of $31.56 - $33.28 per hour.