Recovery Support Specialist - Transitional Housing

Calgary, AB; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance plan

3 weeks vacation

Personal days

Birthday day off

Job summary

YW Calgary is seeking a Recovery Support Worker to provide individualized, recovery-focused support to women in our Transitional Housing program. You will develop recovery service plans, deliver one-on-one and group addiction-focused support, and connect clients with community services to achieve stability and housing transition.

The role is on-site within the Transitional Housing program with a Monday to Friday schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work or Addiction Services is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with gender-based violence, mental health, addictions, homelessness or poverty.
• Specialized training in harm reduction and relapse prevention.
• Ability to work calmly in crisis and maintain professional communication.
• Certifications: Brain Story, Naloxone, First Aid & CPR Level C, ASIST.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to set goals for wellness and housing stability.
• Co-create individualized recovery plans focused on safety and steps.
• Deliver 1:1 psychosocial intervention using evidence-informed approaches.
• Build clients' life skills, confidence, and social connections.
• Respond to crises and maintain safety with internal teams.
• Support discharge and aftercare planning for successful transitions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Advocacy

Education

Degree or Diploma in Social Work or Addiction Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data systems

Reporting tools

Job description

YW Calgary is seeking a Recovery Support Worker to provide individualized, recovery-focused support to women in our Transitional Housing program. You will develop recovery service plans, deliver one-on-one and group addiction-focused support, and connect clients with community services to achieve stability and housing transition.

The role is on-site within the Transitional Housing program with a Monday to Friday schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.