Addictions and Recovery Specialist

4 weeks ago


Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time

Qualifications and Requirements

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Addictions and Recovery Worker to join our team at Island Health. The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent, along with two years of recent experience in a related field. A working knowledge of chemical dependency and basic knowledge of community resources are essential. Additionally, the candidate should have certification in First Aid and CPR, as well as a valid BC Driver's License for certain positions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide support and guidance to adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues;
  • Facilitate supportive and educational groups to promote healthy lifestyle choices and conflict resolution skills;
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, families, and community resources;
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment, prioritizing workload and organizing tasks to meet program objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families;
  • Ability to operate related equipment and software programs, such as word processing and spreadsheet applications;
  • Knowledge of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and Foodsafe Certification.


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