Recovery Coach

ALPHA HOUSE•Calgary, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Coach works in our Detox program and is responsible for the development and implementation of a case plan that assists the client in increasing their overall stability and resiliency, as well as supporting clients in meeting their short or long-term recovery goals.

Requirements

A minimum of a two-year program in Addictions, Social Work or related, from a Public Post-Secondary Educational Institution, or in progress towards one
Front line experience working with indigenous and or vulnerable populations and a desire to work with people who may be socially disadvantaged or have mental health challenges
An understanding of addictions including withdrawal management, harm reduction, stages of change, trauma informed-care, crisis management, crisis counseling, recovery orientated systems of care and impact of mental health issues.
Must be tolerant, non-judgmental with a high degree of compassion and empathy towards the homeless and those struggling with addictions and or mental health
Proven crisis management, problem solving skills, rapport-building and advocacy skills
Excellent oral and written English communication skills and the ability to facilitate presentations
Team Player, strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate showing respect and dignity as well as with discretion and maintain confidentiality of clients
High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptable.
Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Have ethically responsible practices with staff and clients alike including a thorough understanding and appreciation of the Protection of Persons in Care Act
Class 5 (Non GDL) driver license
Comfortable driving a large passenger Van
Be able to physically assist clients from prone to sitting or standing, and vice versa
Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Search, valid within the last six months, that does not contain any results material to the position
FOIP Certification
“It’s your Move” training, or equivalent Patient Lift training

Responsibilities

Completing daily admissions including monitoring and responding to client needs
Completing My Recovery Plan
Demonstrate ethically responsible practice with staff and clients alike
Daily case notes and record keeping, related to the client’s psycho-social state and treatment plan, including assessing their current place in the stages of change model
Case Manager and support clients in reaching achievable and realistic goals, making refers to community resources, assisting in the completion of treatment applications and attaining appropriate funding
Works in partnership with the nursing team to ensure safe withdrawal management
Role model Alpha House’s value’s and be a positive ambassador when interacting with the public, partners and businesses
Providing educational presentations to clients on topics related to health, addictions and homelessness
Ensures clients residing in the program are following program requirements
Completing daily chores, including cleaning (including bodily fluids) and laundry
Participation and attendance at regular team meetings and in program evaluation as needed
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources
Transporting of clients, in an Agency vehicle, as needed
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (MSDS, OH&S, WHMIS etc.)
Assist in the Shelter and other programs as needed