Recovery Coach

ALPHA HOUSE; Calgary; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits after six months of连续

Personal Development and training

Job summary

Alpha House in Calgary is seeking a Recovery Coach for our Transitional Housing program. You will develop and implement a client-centered case plan to boost stability and resiliency and support clients in reaching recovery goals.

Daily client contact, completing My Recovery Plan, and documenting progress are core duties. You will model ethically responsible practices, facilitate health, addictions, and homelessness education, coordinate referrals, and contribute to program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Two-year program in Addictions, Social Work or related, from a public post-secondary institution, or in progress toward one.
• Ability to work with Indigenous and vulnerable populations.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and clean 5-year driving record.
• Strong English communication, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a client-centered case plan to increase stability and resiliency.
• Maintain daily case notes and progress documentation.
• Provide education on health, addictions, and homelessness issues.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and assist with funding applications.
• Transport clients in agency vehicle as needed and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Two-year related program

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

Job Type: Full-Time permanent (Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600)

Pay: $24.95 per hour

About the Role:

The Recovery Coach works in our Transitional Housing program and is responsible for the development and implementation of a case plan that assists the client in increasing their overall stability and resiliency, as well as supporting clients in meeting their short or long-term recovery goals. Some of the responsibilities would include:

• Daily connection with clients including monitoring and responding to client needs
• Completing My Recovery Plan
• Demonstrate ethically responsible practice with staff and clients alike
• Daily case notes and record keeping, related to the client’s psycho-social state and treatment plan, including assessing their current place in the stages of change model
• Support clients in reaching achievable and realistic goals, making referrals to community resources, assisting in the completion of treatment applications and attaining appropriate funding
• Role model Alpha House’s value’s and be a positive ambassador when interacting with the public, partners and businesses
• Providing educational presentations to clients on topics related to health, addictions and homelessness
• Ensures clients residing in the program are following program requirements
• Completing daily chores, including cleaning (including bodily fluids) and laundry
• Participation and attendance at regular team meetings and in program evaluation as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources
• Transporting of clients, in an Agency vehicle, as needed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (MSDS, OH&S, WHMIS etc.)
• Assist in the Shelter and other programs as needed

About You

• A minimum of a two-year program in Addictions, Social Work or related, from a Public Post-Secondary Educational Institution, or in progress towards one
• Front line experience working with Indigenous and or vulnerable populations and a desire to work with people who may be socially disadvantaged or have mental health challenges
• At least a class 5 (Non GDL) driver license, a clear five year driver's abstract, and three years of driving experience
• An understanding of addictions including withdrawal management, harm reduction, stages of change, trauma informed-care, crisis management, crisis counseling, recovery orientated systems of care and impact of mental health issues.
• Must be tolerant, non-judgmental with a high degree of compassion and empathy towards the homeless and those struggling with addictions and or mental health
• Proven crisis management, problem solving skills, rapport-building and advocacy skills
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills and the ability to facilitate presentations
• Team Player, strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate showing respect and dignity as well as with discretion and maintain confidentiality of clients
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptable.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Have ethically responsible practices with staff and clients alike including a thorough understanding and appreciation of the Protection of Persons in Care Act
• Comfortable driving a large passenger Van
• Be able to physically assist clients from prone to sitting or standing, and vice versa
• Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Search, valid within the last six months, that does not contain any results material to the position
• Ability to obtain Privacy and lift t raining

About Alpha House

Alpha House is dedicated to providing safe, caring, and respectful environments for individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, offering comprehensive support and resources to help individuals on their journey to recovery and stability.

Benefits of working at Alpha House

• Medical Benefits after six months of continuous work
• Personal Development and training opportunities