Coach à United States

Adjust and deliver group sessions on psychological and recovery-related themes including (but not limited to):

• Trauma and trauma-informed care
• Emotional regulation and de-escalation
• Coping strategies and stress management
• Mental health literacy and self-care
• Positive psychology, resilience, and well-being
• Healthy relationships, boundaries, and communication

Foster a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for all clients, incorporating client-centered and culturally responsive approaches.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal, client-centered care, while adhering to the Respond appropriately to emotional or behavioral escalations in a group setting, following trauma-informed de-escalation practices.

Provide feedback and recommendations to the interdisciplinary team regarding client progress and group dynamics.

Documenting all resident interactions, rule violations, therapeutic interventions, and any notable incidents in electronic logs and resident files.

Organization's standards and protocols.

Carrying out additional administrative tasks as needed to support the team and overall program operations.

• Degree or diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years' experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups, preferably in addiction, mental health, or trauma recovery settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of substance use disorders, trauma, and recovery processes.
• Training or certification in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, or related frameworks is an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing individuals' quality of life and well-being through a strengths-based approach.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and non-violent communication methods.
• Commitment to Pacifica's philosophy of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• CCAC, ICAAC, RTC, ACCT preferred.
• Certificates in CPR, First Aid.
• Ability to maintain boundaries, practice self-care, and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

Pacifica actively encourages applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to :

• Persons with lived experience related to substance use, mental health, and trauma.
• First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples.
• Members of non-dominant racial communities.
• Persons with visible and / or invisible disabilities.
• Persons with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Job Type : Casual

Pay : $30.20-$31.89 per hour

Language : English (required)

Location : Vancouver, BC V5N 1Y9 (preferred)

Work Location : In person