Lakeview Recovery Community - Support Care Worker

ROSC Solutions Group Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Support Care Worker in Gunn, Alberta. This role involves providing ongoing support to clients in a 24/7 recovery environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in psychology, social work, or nursing and possess strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily activities, monitoring their well-being, and fostering a positive community. Interested individuals should send their resume for consideration, as only selected candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caregiving role within mental health or addiction recovery is preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion and confidentiality.
• Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and care to clients in daily activities.
• Encourage participation in program activities like therapy and recreational activities.
• Monitor client well-being and report concerns to the Support Care Team Lead.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Crisis management

Confidentiality

Education

Degree or certification in psychology, social work, nursing, or related field

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Support Care Worker

Lakeview Recovery Community - Gunn, AB

*This position is onsite in Gunn, AB. 45 minutes NW of Edmonton. 24/7/365 Shift Pattern*

At Lakeview Recovery Community, we are committed to ensuring equity of access to people from across the province who seek assistance in addiction recovery. We welcome men over the age of 18, of all ethnicities, sexual orientations and we seek to provide an inclusive environment. Our staff are culturally aware and sensitive to diverse needs. We work to ensure all client feel safe and secure in their new environment and that they soon feel at home.

Located in Gunn, Alberta, the Lakeview Recovery Community supports men living with addiction on their journey to a sustainable recovery. We deliver a full continuum of addiction recovery support in a community environment, focusing on healing and personal growth. Our goal is that individuals leave Lakeview with the life skills, tools, and resources to maintain long-term wellness and sustain recovery and having nurtured healthy relationships with friends and family.

Reporting to the Support Care Team Lead, the Support Care Worker will assist in the delivery of personalized recovery programs, offer emotional support, and help clients engage with the community and treatment processes. This position is ideal for empathetic, resilient individuals passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of those recovering from addiction and those willing to help wherever is needed around the Recovery Community.

Role-specific Accountabilities

• Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and care to clients, assisting them in daily activities and supporting their recovery goals.
• Encourage and assist clients in participating in various program activities, including therapy sessions, group meetings, work-as-therapy, and recreational activities.
• Facilitate a range of group and individual activities which are responsive to the recovery needs of clients and the community.
• Support the delivery of the Therapeutic Community program.
• Monitor the well-being of clients and report any concerns or progress to the Support Care Team Lead, contributing to the adjustment of recovery plans and risk management plans as needed.
• Assist in managing crisis situations under the guidance of clinical staff, ensuring the safety and security of all clients and staff.
• Foster a positive, supportive community environment among clients, encouraging mutual respect, understanding, and support.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed, including but not limited to, documenting client progress, attending team meetings, and maintaining client records.
• Provide clients with information and guidance on healthy lifestyles, coping strategies, and life skills, contributing to their holistic recovery process.
• Work collaboratively with the clients and their families on reunification and relationship building.
• Shifts are available 24/7/365.

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in psychology, social work, nursing, or related field preferred.
• Experience in a caregiving role, preferably within mental health, addiction recovery, or a related healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion and confidentiality.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Successfully complete and pass a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check prior to initiating employment and annually thereafter.

Conditions of Employment

Successfully complete and pass a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check prior to initiating employment and annually thereafter.

This is a full-time position based in Gunn, Alberta. Please send your resume by replying to this position. Thank you for your interest in working with ROSC Solutions Group, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.