Men's Recovery Support Worker

Ruth and Naomis Mission; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

Faith-based environment

Flexible shifts

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' life skills, provides emotional support, and helps maintain a safe, structured, grace-filled environment using the Genesis Process.

The position requires flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays; you’ll collaborate with the team, document progress, and assist with group activities.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Skills

Addiction recovery experience

Trauma-informed approach

Strong communication skills

Vulnerable sector background check

First Aid/CPR

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

For more information, see the full job description HERE!