Recovery Coach, Supportive Housing

Bissell Centre's Thrift Shop; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation 3 weeks

Health maintenance days

Extended health coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Staff events

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bissell Centre in Edmonton is seeking a Recovery Coach, Supportive Housing to provide individualized, recovery-oriented support to residents of Terrace Heights Supportive Housing. You will help strengthen recovery capital, support housing stability, and foster independence through practical skills and community connections.

Using trauma-informed, person-centred approaches, you will build trusting relationships, support residents in setting goals, and encourage participation in recovery

Qualifications

• Completion of Government of Alberta-recognized Recovery Coach training is required.
• Experience providing recovery-oriented, peer or housing support.
• Understanding of recovery models and recovery capital principles.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, respectful relationships with residents using recovery-oriented approaches.
• Identify individual recovery goals, strengths, barriers, and supports.
• Support housing stability and independence through recovery capital development.
• Assist residents in developing daily living skills and routines for tenancy success.
• Encourage participation in recovery activities, treatment, and community resources.

Skills

Recovery coaching

Trauma-informed

Relationship building

Group facilitation

Community resources

Education

Recovery Coach training

Job description

Driven by a vision to eliminate poverty in our community, Bissell Centre’s data-driven approach is rooted in a deep belief in the dignity, strength, and potential of every individual. Through compassion, optimism, and strong relationships, our prevention and stabilization strategy and programs empower people by supporting our community to secure housing and build sustainable livelihoods. Our community comes from all walks of life, and so does our team—united by a shared commitment to create real, lasting change. By joining Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision.

Currently, Bissell Centre is looking for a Recovery Coach, Supportive Housing to join us as we journey with the Community towards an elimination of poverty. If you’re ready to bring your heart to a fast-paced, collaborative environment, join us in making an impact in our community.

How You’ll Make an Impact?

Under the direction of the Manager, the Recovery Coach provides individualized, recovery-oriented support to residents of Terrace Heights Supportive Housing. The Recovery Coach works alongside residents to strengthen recovery capital, maintain housing stability, build independence, and develop the skills, relationships, and community connections that support long-term recovery and wellbeing.

Using a trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-oriented approach, the Recovery Coach builds trusting relationships with residents, promotes hope and personal growth, and supports residents in identifying and working toward meaningful recovery goals. The position encourages participation in recovery-focused activities, healthy routines, community involvement, and connections to resources and supports that contribute to a meaningful and fulfilling life.

• Build consistent, trusting, and respectful relationships with residents using person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Work alongside residents to identify individual recovery goals, strengths, interests, barriers, and areas where additional support may contribute to their wellbeing and independence.
• Support residents in building and strengthening recovery capital, including housing stability, health and wellness, positive relationships, community connection, cultural connection, meaningful activity, education, employment, and a sense of purpose.
• Support residents in developing practical daily living skills and routines that contribute to successful tenancy, independence, and overall wellbeing.
• Encourage and support residents to participate in recovery-oriented activities, treatment, peer support, recreation, cultural activities, education, employment, and other meaningful opportunities based on their individual goals.

What You’ll Bring?

• Successful completion of the Government of Alberta recognized Recovery Coach training is required.
• Relevant experience providing recovery-oriented, peer, community, supportive housing, mental health, addiction, or human services support.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Alberta Recovery Model, recovery-oriented systems of care, and the principles of recovery capital.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing substance use, mental health concerns, homelessness, trauma, and other complex barriers.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting, respectful, and non-judgmental relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Experience supporting individuals to identify recovery goals, build strengths, increase independence, and connect with treatment, recovery, and community resources.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented practices.
• Experience facilitating recovery-focused groups, activities, life-skills development, or community-based programming is preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, addiction treatment and recovery services, health and social services, and other support available within the Edmonton area is an asset.
• Lived or living experience of recovery, or experience supporting individuals in recovery, is valued and recognized as relevant experience for the position.

Why Choose Bissell Centre?

At Bissell Centre, we believe meaningful work starts with a supportive and inclusive culture. We value individuality, are guided by strong values, and are committed to supporting staff growth and wellbeing. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that reflects our commitment, including:

• Paid Vacation of 3 weeks upon hire and 4 weeks after one-year continuous service with Bissell Centre.
• Health Maintenance Days (in addition to vacation)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Health Spending Account
• Life insurance and ADD for you and your dependents
• Benefits coverage during maternity/parental leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (supporting mental and physical wellbeing)
• Staff events, committees and celebrations
• Exclusive employee discounts, including TELUS and Bell mobility plans, recreation centre memberships, Costco membership, CIBC banking perks, Perkopolis, Fresh Prep, and more
• Paid time off for optional general holidays

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Bissell Centre is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity within our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. Bissell Centre is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, in accordance with provincially and federally legislated protected grounds.

Application Deadline: October 31st, 2026