The Bridge Youth & Family Services·Kelowna, British Columbia
Provide outreach and case management support to individuals with complex needs within recovery and addiction programs. Develop personalized program plans and facilitate psycho-educational workshops and life skills training to support stable housing and recovery.
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.
At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.
The Transitional Program Facilitator provides outreach and case management support to people who are challenging to serve due to complex needs. In collaboration with participants, the facilitator completes a risk and skills assessment to develop a personalized program plan. The hours of work will be flexible to ensure people have access to support regardless of the time of day.
The Transitional Program Facilitator will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary clinical team for all the Recovery & Addiction Program teams. He, she, or they will play a leadership role in developing and facilitating the delivery of psycho-educational workshops and life skills training and will create the conditions to allow people to access community-based recovery services as well as safe and stable housing. The incumbent will serve as case manager/ key worker for the assigned participants and will provide a (physically and culturally) safe environment for individuals to gain insight and understanding of their substance use, and to learn and practice skills instrumental to their recovery and their ability to cope and thrive in the world.
This position will be connected to every Bridge Recovery & Addiction program and will routinely attend each site to support assigned participants and promote connection between programs and transitions for participants.
Pursuant to section 42 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, and as part of our strategic commitment to reconciliation and advancing Indigenous initiatives across our services, qualified applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit may be given priority consideration for this position.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview
The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer
Requires a minimum undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field with 3-5 years of experience in addictions and mental health. Must possess a valid BC driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and experience with evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.