PT Integrated Substance Use Coordinator (Port Alberni | Sun-Tue)

Connective • Port Alberni, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inlet Recovery Home is a Stabilization and Supported Recovery program that provides a structured, stable living environment for individuals in early recovery. The program provides short-term (30-90 days) housing and recovery supports for up to eight individuals as they transition from intensive treatment and towards the next phase of recovery. Inlet Recovery Home takes a holistic, participative and group-based approach to programming and focuses on transitioning residents from one step of their recovery journey to another. The program provides 24/7 staffing support to individuals, including meals, case management and individualized recovery planning, peer and cultural supports, life skills development, connection to employment and education opportunities, and support accessing long-term treatment programs or other mental health and addiction services. Note this program is a non-clinical recovery residence and is designed for individuals who have completed (or do not require) treatment services that involve medically supervised withdrawal care. 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 (please refer to the Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC).
• Willingness to obtain Food Safety Certificate within 1 month of employment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

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.
• Participates in an on-call rotation with the Program Manager and other senior staff; while on-call, is available 24 hours/day to respond to incidents or emergencies, or to schedule coverage utilizing resident workers/casual pool.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• 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

What This Job Offers

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