Ruth & Naomi's Mission·Chilliwack, British Columbia
The Recovery Support Worker will provide emotional support and crisis intervention while facilitating structured activities for participants in the women's addiction recovery program. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, grace-filled environment and collaborating with the team to ensure accurate documentation.
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 women’s addiction recovery program. Using the Genesis Process—a faith-based recovery model—you’ll guide individuals on their healing journey while helping to 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 an asset 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 Ruth & Naomi's values and mission statement 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, along with a trauma-informed understanding. A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check is required, and applicants must be willing to uphold the organization's faith-based values.
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.
