Substance Use Recovery Specialist

9 hours ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Company Overview:

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

We are committed to creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Salary: CAD $31.54/Hr - CAD $33.28/Hr

Job Description:

As a Recovery Advocate with Vancouver Coastal Health:

  • You will work as a member of a community recovery-based team to provide individual and group recovery support and information sessions to a designated client population/community.
  • You will provide advocacy for clients to access substance use recovery-based services free of discrimination, stigma, and barriers, and support clients and their support network with locating health, social, and substance use services for the designated client population/community.
  • You will develop relationships based on respect and trust.
  • You will provide outreach services, assist with coordinating recovery support programming, and organize venues and materials for educational sessions and social and recreational activities.
  • You will perform word processing duties, assist with research, and other special projects, maintain and compile statistics, participate in committees, task groups, and/or corporate initiatives.
  • You will engage in and assist the Team Lead with ongoing team planning, development, evaluation, and quality improvement activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

  • Diploma in a Community Social Services program and two (2) years' recent related experience advocating and/or providing support to the designated client population/community, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Personal experience accessing substance use services in the designated client population/community.
  • Valid BC Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle, as local area travel may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of health concerns for the designated client population/community.
  • Knowledge of the substance use recovery and harm reduction system in British Columbia.
  • Ability to facilitate supportive groups with attention to participants' emotional well-being and safety.
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with a diverse range of community members, volunteers, and health, social, and community service providers for the designated client population/community.
  • Ability to communicate effectively/tactfully both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of traditional healing practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of harm reduction in a healthcare setting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of LGBTQ2S+ services and programs in the community.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
  • Ability to problem solve and take initiative.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to provide work direction.
  • Skilled in conflict resolution, facilitation, and advocacy.
  • Ability to compose business correspondence.
  • Ability to operate related equipment, including applicable software applications.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and municipal pension plan.
  • Growth opportunities through employer-paid training and leadership development.
  • Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families.
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical staff, and volunteers.
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

Others:

VCH is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you share our passion for creating healthy lives in healthy communities. By joining VCH, you will become part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

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