Integrated Substance Use Coordinator (Multiple Lines Available)

Connective • Port Alberni, BC

13d • $29 - $33

About The Position

This position will provide education, assessment, referral, recovery-oriented services, group work, and facilitation of follow-up services to residents of the program that are recovering from substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a related human or social services field, with a minimum of 1 years relevant work experience, or a combination of relevant training, work experience, and education.
• Experience with facilitating recovery programming and conducting service planning with individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
• A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations.
• An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities.
• Demonstrated an ability to deal with de-escalation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Universal understanding in various assessment tools.
• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check for the vulnerable sector
• Training and documentation of 20 hours or more in the following areas: Trauma informed practice, crisis intervention and conflict resolution, counselling, and/or psychosocial programming for substance use disorders.
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Willingness to obtain Food Safety Certificate within 1 month of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional registration with the CACCF, CCPA and BCACC is not required, but an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements case management of assigned residents (for example, supports with goal setting, monitors, and records progress).
• Conducts recovery-oriented programming and group facilitation, including process, psychoeducational, skills-based and CBT orientated.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments, develops personal service plans and makes referrals to other programs or agencies as required.
• Presents case reports and progress of residents at regularly scheduled team meetings; evaluates resident’s progress and makes modifications to personal service plans as required. Provides feedback and support to residents.
• Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation related to residents and initiates any new documentation; completes all reports required by the ministry, organization and various stakeholders.
• Develops and facilitates support groups for residents, implementing a programming schedule for residents
• Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, ministries, health teams and the community.
• Engages in the development and implementation of individual discharge planning through a reintegration process with each resident.
• Maintains resident records and provides statistics and reports as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC
• 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level