Residential Addiction Recovery Support Staff

Adult & Teen Challenge USA; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada in Thunder Bay, ON, is seeking an Addiction Recovery Support Staff for the Men’s Recovery Program. The role provides direct supervision, safety oversight, and daily support in a Christ-centered residential setting.

You will help maintain a healthy recovery environment, support daily operations, coordinate with staff, and assist with classes, meals, transportation, and events while modeling leadership and compassion.

Qualifications

• Education in addiction services, ministry, social work or related fields is considered an asset.
• Experience in recovery, ministry, mentoring, or residential care is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• Current First Aid Certification considered an asset.
• Experience in kitchen operations, food service, or meal coordination is an asset.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients and maintain program structure throughout shifts.
• Encourage healthy routines, participation, accountability, and respectful behaviour.
• Observe and report behavioural, emotional, or safety concerns.
• Support daily structure, schedules, activities, transportation, and events as needed.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, respectful, and healthy recovery environment.
• Support fundraising and financial revenue sources.
• Assist with outreaches and off campus outings and events.
• Participation with students in work detail.
• Assist with the facilitation of support groups.
• Conduct room checks, facility checks, and shift responsibilities.
• Assist with medication procedures as applicable.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, or crises.
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and overall campus safety.
• Assist with classes, meals, transportation, chores, work details, and program activities.
• Support schedule transitions and daily campus flow.
• Assist with setup, cleaning, and general operational support.
• Can we add cooking and kitchen management

Skills

Relational skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Education in addiction services, ministry, social work or related fields

Experience in recovery, ministry, mentoring or residential care

Driver’s license may be required

First Aid Certification considered an asset

Kitchen operations or meal coordination experience

Clear Vulnerable Sector Clearance

Job description

Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada in Thunder Bay, ON, is seeking an Addiction Recovery Support Staff for the Men’s Recovery Program. The role provides direct supervision, safety oversight, and daily support in a Christ-centered residential setting.

You will help maintain a healthy recovery environment, support daily operations, coordinate with staff, and assist with classes, meals, transportation, and events while modeling leadership and compassion.