Addictions & Recovery Worker - (206915)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria seeks an Addictions and Recovery Worker to deliver non-medical withdrawal management care. The role includes client supervision, harm reduction education, and documentation. Candidates should have relevant certification and experience in addiction counselling.

Qualifications

• Two years' recent related experience required.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-medical withdrawal management care.
• Observes and monitors clients, models healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients

Organizational and prioritization skills

Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills

Education

Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling

Tools

word processing

spreadsheets

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 shared responsibility. 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 non-medical withdrawal management care, including general care services, harm reduction education, group facilitation, individual risk screening, client registration, admission/discharge, supportive counselling, daily living activities, and supervision of clients dealing with substance misuse. The worker observes and monitors clients, models healthy lifestyle behaviors, and completes documentation. Travel may be required, and transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements, potentially including 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. Knowledge of chemical dependency and community resources. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Certification in First Aid and CPR is required. A valid BC Driver's License is required for certain positions, as determined by operational needs. Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) must be obtained within the first three months of employment. FoodSafe Certification is required for Supportive Housing and Long-term Care positions.

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

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families
• Ability to observe and recognize behavioral and health status changes
• Facilitation of supportive and educational groups
• Role modeling healthy lifestyle choices
• Setting and maintaining boundaries
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
• Proficiency with related equipment and software, such as word processing and spreadsheets

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD1741.pdf.