Recovery Coach

3 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Alpha House Society Full time

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID 19**

**Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 3pm to 11pm**

**Must have a class 5 (Non-GDL) Drivers license**

**Job Summary**:
Working as part of a collaborative team, the Recovery Coach will work make housing referrals as well as implement recovery focused activities, small groups and work with clients from a strength-based recovery focus.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement programming that fosters daily living skills and encourages positive community involvement with a focus on recovery
- Complete referrals to community programs and events, treatment and housing
- Accompany clients to legal, medical, housing and treatment appointments, using an agency vehicle as needed
- Manage client crises and create safety plans
- Maintain client files, case notes, daily stats and other documentation as needed
- Role model Alpha House’s value’s and be a positive ambassador when interacting with the public, partners and businesses
- Providing educational presentations to clients on topics related to health, addictions and homelessness
- Participation and attendance at regular team meetings and in program evaluation as needed
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (MSDS, OH&S, WHMIS etc.)
- Provide support to all programs, including assisting in maintaining cleanliness of the building

**Qualifications**:

- At minimum a 2-year diploma in a social science discipline (ideally Social Work or Addictions) from a public post secondary educational institution, or working towards one
- 2+ years’ experience in case work, ideally with addicts and other vulnerable populations
- Preference will be given to those with experience and knowledge in indigenous culture, programs and services
- An understanding of addictions including: withdrawal management, harm reduction, stages of change, trauma informed-care, crisis management, crisis counseling, recovery orientated systems of care and impact of mental health issues.
- Excellent oral & written English communication and prepare and facilitate presentations
- Highly organized and a self starter who is able to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to build strong rapport with clients; as well as develop professional relationships with communities and service providers;
- Proven crisis management, problem solving skills, rapport-building and advocacy skills
- Strong knowledge of community resources and social services programs
- Ability to be culturally sensitive with a diverse population
- Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Have ethically responsible practices with staff and clients alike including a thorough understanding and appreciation of the Protection of Persons in Care Act

**Position Requirements**:

- Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license (non GDL) and a reliable vehicle
- Comfortable driving an agency Van
- FOIP Certification
- Be able to physically assist clients from prone to sitting or standing, and vice versa
- Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Search, valid within the last six months, that does not contain any results material to the position
- “It’s your Move” training, or equivalent Patient Lift training



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