Addictions & Recovery Worker - (215157)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health recherche un Addictions and Recovery Worker pour fournir des soins de gestion des retraits non médicaux et promouvoir des choix de vie sains. Le candidat idéal aura une certification en counseling et une expérience avec des clients souffrant de problèmes de santé mentale et d'usage de substances. Ce rôle implique également des tâches de documentation, de surveillance et de facilitation de groupes de soutien.

Qualifications

• Deux ans d'expérience récente dans le domaine.
• Connaissance de la dépendance chimique et des ressources communautaires.
• Certification en Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) dans les trois premiers mois.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins de gestion des retraits non médicaux.
• Faciliter des groupes éducatifs et de soutien.
• Observer et surveiller les clients.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with seriously addicted clients

Observation of health status changes

Facilitation of supportive groups

Role modeling healthy lifestyle choices

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling

Certification in First Aid and CPR

Foodsafe Certification

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. Continuous quality and safety improvement are inherent in 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 role involves observing and monitoring clients, role modeling healthy lifestyle behaviors, and completing documentation. Travel may be required, and transportation arrangements must meet operational needs, potentially including the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent, plus two years of 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
• Organization and workload prioritization skills
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
• Proficiency with related equipment and software, such as word processing and spreadsheets

For more information, visit: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1741.pdf