Recovery Coach
2 months ago
**Division**: Trafalgar Residence
**Location**: Erin, ON (5483 Trafalgar Rd N, Erin, ON N0B 1T0)
**Job Type**: Part-Time Temporary, 12 month contract
**Pay**:$21.00 per hour + $2.00 premium for overnights
**YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Provides day to day support to residents as needed (ex: ensuring clients are comfortable and communicating on a regular basis with clients and other members' of the resident's recovery team).
- Provides administrative support as needed to the front desk, admissions or discharge.
- Ensures the safety for the residents. Uses effective behavior management skills to de-escalate crisis situations and minimize harm to residents and other staff.
- Maintains communications/contact with all clinical staff regarding resident issues, through exchanges of information, as appropriate via verbal, written and electronic communication.
**WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE**:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals in recovery from substance abuse or mental health issues
- Knowledge of community resources available to individuals in recovery
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills and ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
- Familiarity with motivational interviewing techniques preferred
**Benefits**:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health insurance benefits available for full-time employees
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and training
**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Erin, ON N0B 1T0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals in recovery from substance abuse or mental health issues?
Work Location: In person