Addictions & Recovery Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is hiring an Addictions and Recovery Worker in Victoria, BC. The role covers non-medical withdrawal management, supportive counselling, daily living activities, and client supervision, with travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications include addiction counselling certification, First Aid/CPR, NVCI, and Foodsafe; a BC Driver's License may be required. Shift is 1900–2300, part-time, with 0.39 FTE and a biweekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Post secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent plus two years' related experience.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• NVCI certification within first three months of employment.
• Foodsafe Certification required for certain positions.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence may be required for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical withdrawal management care and related services.
• Deliver harm reduction education and support.
• Facilitate groups and individual discussions.
• Conduct risk screening, admission and discharge activities.
• Complete documentation and liaise with care teams; travel may be required.

Skills

Effective communication

Client assessment

Group facilitation

Harm reduction education

Independent work

Boundaries setting

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Observation of changes

Use of standard software

Education

Addiction counselling certification

First Aid & CPR

NVCI certification

Foodsafe certification

BC Driver's Licence

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Pembroke Street Mental Health - MSHU (PSMH) - Victoria, BC V8T 1J5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

1900 - 2300

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$33.49 - $35.31

Paid FTE

0.39

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

28

Planned Start Date

Oct. 9 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator or designate, the Addictions and Recovery Worker provides all service aspects of non-medical withdrawal management care including a variety of general care services, harm reduction education, group facilitation, individual screening for risk, registration, admission/discharge of clients, supportive counselling, daily living activities, and supervision of clients dealing with substance misuse. Observes and monitors clients, role models and demonstrates healthy lifestyle behaviours; and completes documentation. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Post secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent plus two years' recent related experience. Working knowledge of chemical dependency. Basic knowledge of community resources. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certification in First Aid and CPR. Valid BC Driver's License is required for certain positions as determined by the operational requirements of the program. Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within first three months of employment. Foodsafe Certification required for Supportive Housing and Housing and long-term care positions.

Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to deal with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families;
• Ability to observe and recognize behavioural and/or health status changes in clients;
• Ability to facilitate supportive and educational groups;
• Ability to role model healthy lifestyle choices;
• Ability to set and maintain boundaries;
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others;
• Ability to organize and prioritize own workload;
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills;
• Ability to operate related equipment and software programs such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.