Addictions & Recovery Worker - (214247)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Addictions and Recovery Worker to provide essential support in non-medical withdrawal management. This role involves facilitating group sessions, offering individual counselling, and supervising clients dealing with substance misuse. With a focus on patient and staff safety, you'll play a crucial part in promoting healthy lifestyle choices and ensuring quality care. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent required.
• Experience with mental health and substance use issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical withdrawal management care and supportive counselling.
• Observe and monitor clients, role model healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients

Facilitation skills for supportive and educational groups

Organizational and prioritization skills

Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills

Education

Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling

Foodsafe Certification

Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Position Overview

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. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Responsibilities

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 screening for risk
• Client registration, admission, and discharge
• Supportive counselling
• Assistance with daily living activities
• Supervision of clients dealing with substance misuse

Responsibilities also include observing and monitoring clients, role modeling healthy lifestyles, and completing documentation. Travel may be required, and transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements, potentially involving the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent, plus two years' recent related experience
• Knowledge of chemical dependency and community resources
• Certification in First Aid and CPR
• Valid BC Driver's License (for certain positions)
• Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within the first three months of employment
• Foodsafe Certification 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 skills for supportive and educational groups
• Role modeling healthy lifestyle choices
• Ability to set and maintain boundaries
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
• Proficiency with equipment and software such as word processing and spreadsheets

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