Addictions & Recovery Worker
11 hours ago
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperiencePost secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent plus two years' recent related experience. Working knowledge of chemical dependency. Basic knowledge of community resources. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certification in First Aid and CPR. Valid BC Driver's License is required for certain positions as determined by the operational requirements of the program. Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within first three months of employment. Foodsafe Certification required for Supportive Housing and Housing and long-term care positions.Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.Skills And AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;Ability to deal with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families;Ability to observe and recognize behavioural and/or health status changes in clients;Ability to facilitate supportive and educational groups;Ability to role model healthy lifestyle choices;Ability to set and maintain boundaries;Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others;Ability to organize and prioritize own workload;Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills;Ability to operate related equipment and software programs such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
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Addictions & Recovery Worker
2 weeks ago
Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time**Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to...
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Addictions & Recovery Worker - (222540)
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Esquimalt Comerford Street (Latitude Living) (ECS) - Victoria, BC VA L CA Holly Place (HPMH) - Victoria, BC VT A CA Victoria Oak Bay Avenue (Grove Supportive Recovery House) (VOBA) - Victoria, BC VR B CA (Primary) Island Health Full timeDescription In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the...
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Addictions Support Worker
1 week ago
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Addictions Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Victoria, Canada Umbrella Society Full time**Position**: The Umbrella Society for Addictions and Mental Health works with individuals, and their loved ones, struggling with substance use issues. Umbrella is a flexible and responsive outreach organization that recognizes the needs of people struggling with addictions and mental health challenges. The successful applicant will be joining a team-based...
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Addictions Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Victoria, Canada Umbrella Society Full time**Position**: The Umbrella Society for Addictions and Mental Health works with individuals, and their loved ones, struggling with substance use issues. Umbrella is a flexible and responsive outreach organization that recognizes the needs of people struggling with addictions and mental health challenges. The successful applicant will be joining a team-based...
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Addictions Support Worker
3 days ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Umbrella Society Full timeAbout Umbrella Society:The Umbrella Society for Addictions and Mental Health works with individuals, and their loved ones, struggling with substance use issues. Umbrella is a flexible and responsive outreach organization that recognizes the needs of people struggling with addictions and mental health challenges.Position Overview: As part of Island Health's...
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Youth Recovery Support
1 week ago
Victoria, Canada Threshold Housing Society Full time**Position titl**e**: Youth Recovery Support - Awake Overnight **Job type**: permanent, full-time **Reporting to**:Manager of Supportive Recovery **About us**: We open doors for youth and prevent adult homelessness. We serve at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call...
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Mhsu Clinician-addiction Services
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Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time**Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Clinical...
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Case Worker
3 days ago
Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time**Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the...
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Case Worker
7 days ago
Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time**Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Under the direction of the...
