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Addictions & Recovery Worker
@ Island Health
Victoria, Colombie-Britannique
En bref
Island Health is hiring a per diem Addictions and Recovery Worker to deliver non-medical withdrawal management care, harm reduction education, group facilitation and client supervision. The role includes screening, admissions and discharges, supportive counselling and documentation. Travel may be required, and a personal vehicle may be needed.
Responsabilités :
- Provide non-medical withdrawal management care to clients
- Facilitate harm reduction education and support groups
- Screen clients for risk and manage admissions and discharges
- Observe and monitor clients and document care
Résumé des exigences :
- Post-secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent
- Two years of recent related experience
- First Aid and CPR certification
- NVCI certificate within three months of hire
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
Type de source non vérifié · hrsmart
- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-10-26
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-21
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-11-03
Ces dates décrivent le dossier source, pas une vérification en direct du recrutement. Consultez l’offre originale.
Détails du poste
| Niveau | Débutant |
| Domaine | Services sociaux et communautaires |
| Expérience | 2 an(s) et plus |
| Déplacements | route : modérés |
| Milieu de travail | Résidence de soins, Hôpital ou clinique |
| Position | Assis et debout |
| Exigences physiques | physique modéré · ordinateur faible |
| Langues | English |
| Permis et certifications | First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Foodsafe |
| Permis de conduire | un atout |
| Formation | Collégial (DEC) (exigé) |
| Domaines d’études | addiction counselling |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
Island Health
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Taille | 10001+ |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 1 280 |
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 the Coordinator or designate, the Addictions and Recovery Worker provides all service aspects of non-medical withdrawal management care including a variety of general care services, harm reduction education, group facilitation, individual screening for risk, registration, admission/discharge of clients, supportive counselling, daily living activities, and supervision of clients dealing with substance misuse. Observes and monitors clients, role models and demonstrates healthy lifestyle behaviours; and completes documentation. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Post 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 Abilities
- Ability 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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