Recovery Care Worker, Vancouver (Casual)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who need it most?

You will frequently deal with clients in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.

This is a temporary casual contract. The starting pay range for this position is $26.26 to $28.70 per hour.

Due to the nature of the participants, we serve, only female candidates will be considered for this position.

Who We Are

What You’ll Need

If you are considering applying for this position, you must

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mature individual, committed to UGM’s Mission Statement, Core Values, and Statement of Faith.
• A vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, our Creator, as Saviour and Lord..
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality within the organization and its clientele.
• Related post-secondary education is required (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Human Services).
• 2 years of related work or volunteer experience is required.
• Consideration may be given to alternate combinations of lived experience and education.
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ license is required.
• Food Safe Certificate is required.
• At least 20 hours of training in one or more of these subjects: counselling; crisis and conflict resolution; psychosocial intervention for substance use disorders; and trauma-informed practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and stages of change is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team under the direction of a supervisor.
• Ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries.
• Completion of UGM’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training and all other mandatory training, including First Aid training/certification and Naloxone training/certification.
• Willing to provide current vaccination information.
• Technical Competency—Trauma-Informed Care (Level 1): Help identify negative events that have impacted the client’s functioning, and develop interventions that emphasize safety, choice, and personal control.

Working Conditions • Work Location

• Work is generally performed indoors, with up to 65% of the time spent outdoors in all types of weather.
• Physical Requirements

• Work fluctuates between sedentary and active, but may require standing, walking or reaching for up to 90% of the time. Employee is required to look at a computer screen and use a keyboard for up to 30% of the time. Must be able to lift up to 35lbs occasionally.
• Work Conditions

• Working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is performed amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises. Frequent environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water. This position is required to work in an environment often dealing with clients in crisis situations brought about by diverse problems. The ability to function independently and frequently under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent tasks including emergency situations is an ongoing expectation of this position.
• Hours of Work

• This position works within a 24-hour facility, covering day, afternoon/evening, and overnight shifts. Weekend work and statutory holiday work will be required. Moderate overtime may be required. There is no set schedule and, thus, flexibility is required.
• Hazards

• Job requires frequent interaction with the public some of whom may be upset, abusive, and/or violent. Job requires working frequently with people in unhealthy conditions and may include exposure to bodily fluids, lice and bedbugs. Employee is required to hear information about clients’ lives which may be troubling or upsetting, and may cause emotional issues including vicarious trauma.
• Other

Due to the nature of the job, and our commitment to a safe environment, the candidate is subject to a criminal record check and must submit a current Driver’s Abstract.