Addictions Worker

6 days ago

Chilliwack, Canada Elizabeth Fry Society Full time

**Job Title: Residential Support Worker, Substance Use Programs - Float Position**
**Status: Temporary, Full Time**
**Program: Rosedale, **Chilliwack**

**Hours: 35 - 40 hours weekly**
**Hourly Rate: $21.63 - $25.19**
**Schedule: Varied shifts - **Days/Evenings/Overnights/Weekends**

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women, girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

**We are recruiting for a temporary, full time, Residential Support Worker for a 6-month contract with possibility of extension. This position will be a float position with a minimum guarantee of 35 hours weekly.** Located in Chilliwack, the Rosedale Intensive Treatment program provides live-in services for women with moderate to severe substance misuse. Women participate in up to 5 months of structured relapse prevention and counselling whereby they can plan for their long-term needs and participate in psychoeducational groups, receive clinical counselling, and develop as needed relationships with community services. Operating on an awake around the clock basis, staff provide women with individualized case management planning and coordination to manage substance use dependence, and the transition from live-in services and supports.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Support the overall functioning of the substance use treatment program and the residents.
- Support clients towards attainment of substance use treatment goals and improved functioning in the community.
- Record all activities and interactions with participants as part of the ongoing case management.
- Monitor the day-to-day operations of residence to ensure quality control for all equipment and maintain maximum cleaning effectiveness in adherence to licensing regulations.
- Provide life skills training and facilitate psychoeducational groups.
- Provide input to case management plans with an emphasis on relapse prevention.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Diploma in Social Services/Substance Use from an accredited educational institution.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience providing groups and individual support within a bed-based substance use program setting.
- Understanding of substance use and mental health.
- Experience working in a licensed facility would be an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Valid driver’s license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record.

**MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- **Open availability, including days, evenings, overnights & weekends. **Shifts will be scheduled with notice in a weekly basis.
- Food Safe Level 1.
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
- Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
- Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.
- Doctor’s Note of fitness required.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).
- This position requires union membership.

EFry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applicants that represent those we serve. We welcome applicants with non-traditional educational backgrounds and field experience.

**We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $21.63-$25.19 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

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