Beccarian Correctional Care - Part-Time Recovery Coach

ROSC Solutions Group Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening and weekend shifts

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Beccarian Correctional Care is seeking a Part-Time Recovery Coach in Red Deer to support residents in Therapeutic Living Units. The role emphasizes peer-based support, evening and weekend shifts, and building recovery capital within correctional settings.

You will facilitate group sessions, assist therapy activities, and monitor progress while collaborating with clinical staff to maintain a safe, recovery-focused community.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or support roles, ideally in mental health or addiction recovery.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in a therapeutic environment and a foundational understanding of substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy and discretion.
• Lived experience with addiction and/or mental health recovery; experience in correctional settings or with justice-involved populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing Support: Provide consistent encouragement and care to members during evening hours.
• Program Engagement: Motivate and assist members by participating in therapy sessions, group meetings, work-as-therapy activities, and recreation.
• Meeting Facilitation: Lead or co-lead recovery meetings (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) for member engagement.
• Member Monitoring: Observe and report on members' progress and concerns to the TLU Lead.
• Crisis Management: Support clinical staff during crisis situations to ensure a safe community.
• Community Building: Promote a healthy and respectful community culture grounded in mutual support.

Skills

Rapport building

Communication skills

Empathy

Crisis awareness

Lived recovery experience

Job description

Part-Time Recovery Coach

Beccarian Correctional Care

This is a part-time position based in Red Deer with a mixed schedule of evenings & weekends

At Beccarian Correctional Care, we implement and operate therapeutic and recovery-oriented programs within correctional settings. Our mission is to reduce criminal and medical recidivism, build recovery capital, and enhance rehabilitation through innovative Care Models tailored to complex needs.

We provide structured Therapeutic Living Units (TLUs) and Transitional Service (TS) programs throughout Alberta, supporting individuals with vocational training, family reintegration, and relapse prevention strategies. By building recovery capital, we empower members to achieve lasting recovery and fulfilling lives.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Recovery Coach to join our team in the Therapeutic Living Units (TLUs) in Red Deer. TLUs function as Therapeutic Communities within correctional environments, offering individuals the opportunity to engage in evidence-based care for substance use disorders. As a Recovery Coach, you will play an integral role in supporting the \"community as method\" model. Working collaboratively with members, you will engage in activities such as group sessions, recreation, and community responsibilities - emphasizing peer-based support and modeling positive recovery behaviors.

Role-specific Accountabilities

• Ongoing Support: Provide consistent encouragement and care to members, assisting them during evening hours and fostering a supportive environment.


• Program Engagement: Motivate and assist members by participating in therapy sessions, group meetings, work-as-therapy activities, and recreational programming.


• Meeting Facilitation: Lead or co-lead recovery meetings including AA, NA, and SMART Recovery to help members feel engaged and supported in their recovery journey.


• Member Monitoring: Observe and report on members' progress and concerns to the TLU Lead, contributing to adjustments in recovery and risk management plans.


• Crisis Management: Support clinical staff during crisis situations to ensure a safe and secure community setting.


• Community Building: Promote a healthy and respectful community culture grounded in mutual support and peer accountability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caregiving or support role, ideally within mental health, addiction recovery, or a related healthcare setting.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.


• Experience working in a therapeutic environment and a foundational understanding of substance use disorders and mental health challenges.


• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy and discretion.


• Lived experience with addiction and/or mental health recovery, and experience working in correctional settings or with justice-involved populations is considered an asset.

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check before starting and annually thereafter.


• Clearance for facility access as approved by the Director of the Correctional Facility.