Addictions & Recovery Worker

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; Presencial; CAD 45 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking an Addictions and Recovery Worker in Victoria, BC to provide non-medical withdrawal management, harm reduction education, and counselling. The role includes client screening, admission/discharge processes, and supervision of individuals dealing with substance misuse in a multi-site setting.

Responsibilities emphasize safety, documentation, and collaboration with the care team, with travel between sites as needed and a valid BC driver’s license

Qualificações

• Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent.
• Two years’ recent related experience.
• Working knowledge of chemical dependency.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• NVCI within first three months of employment.
• Foodsafe Certification for certain positions.

Responsabilidades

• Provide all service aspects of non-medical withdrawal management care.
• Deliver harm reduction education.
• Facilitate supportive and educational groups.
• Conduct individual screening for risk.
• Register and admit/discharge clients.
• Provide supportive counselling and assist with daily living activities.
• Supervise clients dealing with substance misuse.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Client care

Observation

Group facilitation

Boundary setting

Independent work

Time management

Crisis intervention

MS Office

Formação académica

Addiction counselling cert

First Aid & CPR

NVCI training

FoodSafe cert

Driver's license

Ferramentas

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

As required: 0700-1500, 0800-1600

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$33.49 - $35.31

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

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.