Ruth & Naomi's Mission·Chilliwack, British Columbia
Support participants in a men's addiction recovery program by facilitating life skills development and structured activities. Maintain a safe, grace-filled environment while providing emotional support and crisis intervention.
About Us Ruth and Naomi’s Mission is a Christian faith-based organization dedicated to transforming lives impacted by homelessness, poverty, and addiction through the love of God. For over 20 years, we’ve been providing meals, shelter, and recovery support in Chilliwack. Today, we serve over 500 meals daily, provide housing to over 200 individuals each night, and walk with dozens of people in our recovery programs.
The Role We are seeking compassionate, committed Recovery Support Workers to support participants in our men’s addiction recovery program. Using the Genesis Process—a faith-based recovery model—you’ll guide individuals on their healing journey while helping maintain a safe, structured, and grace-filled environment. This is a casual position, best suited for someone with flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities Support life skills development and structured activities Offer emotional support and crisis intervention Promote a safe and encouraging recovery environment Collaborate with the team and maintain accurate documentation Assist with group facilitation
What You Bring Training or experience in addiction recovery, counselling, or social services preferred Trauma-informed and harm-reduction understanding Strong communication and problem-solving skills Vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check (required) First Aid/CPR (can be completed within 30 days of hire) Willingness to uphold and respect Ruth & Naomi's values and mission (personal relationship with Jesus Christ and willingness to sign our statement of faith required).
Why Join Us $24.72/hour wage Supportive, purpose-driven team Be part of meaningful, faith-based work that changes lives
For more information, see the full job description HERE!
Candidates should have training or experience in addiction recovery, counselling, or social services. A vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ are required.
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.
