Men's Recovery Support Worker

Ruth-and-Naomis-Mission; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ruth and Naomi’s Mission in Chilliwack, BC is seeking compassionate Recovery Support Workers for our men’s addiction recovery program. This casual role supports participants via the Genesis Process in a structured, faith-based setting.

We value trauma-informed care, crisis support, and collaboration with our team. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is important during this dynamic program.

Qualifications

• Experience in addiction recovery, counselling, or social services preferred.
• Trauma-informed and harm-reduction understanding essential.
• Criminal Record Check for vulnerable sector required.
• First Aid/CPR training or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support life skills development and structured activities.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention as needed.
• Promote a safe, encouraging recovery environment.
• Collaborate with team and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with group facilitation and program activities.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Harm-reduction approach

Strong communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Recovery Support Worker – Men's Addiction Recovery Program

Status: Casual

Wage: $24.72/hour

Location: Chilliwack, BC

Shifts: Variable shifts including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays

About Us

Ruth and Naomi’s Mission is a Christian faith-based organization dedicated to transforming lives impacted by homelessness, poverty, and addiction through the love of God. For over 20 years, we’ve been providing meals, shelter, and recovery support in Chilliwack. Today, we serve over 500 meals daily, provide housing to over 200 individuals each night, and walk with dozens of people in our recovery programs.

The Role

We are seeking compassionate, committed Recovery Support Workers to support participants in our men’s addiction recovery program. Using the Genesis Process—a faith-based recovery model—you’ll guide individuals on their healing journey while helping maintain a safe, structured, and grace-filled environment.

This is a casual position, best suited for someone with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Support life skills development and structured activities
• Offer emotional support and crisis intervention
• Promote a safe and encouraging recovery environment
• Collaborate with the team and maintain accurate documentation
• Assist with group facilitation

What You Bring

• Training or experience in addiction recovery, counselling, or social services preferred
• Trauma-informed and harm-reduction understanding
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check (required)
• First Aid/CPR (can be completed within 30 days of hire)
• Willingness to uphold and respect Ruth & Naomi's values and mission (personal relationship with Jesus Christ and willingness to sign our statement of faith required).

Why Join Us

• $24.72/hour wage
• Supportive, purpose-driven team
• Be part of meaningful, faith-based work that changes lives