Recovery Home Support Worker (Term Contract - Overnights)

Position Summary

We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and values Indigenous knowledge traditions and ways of being. We are seeking a Recovery Home Support Worker to join our team working collaboratively to enhance client safety assisting with activities of daily living and encouraging fullparticipation in community activities and programs.

Under the direction of the Recovery Home Supervisor the Recovery Home Support Worker provides culturally informed crisis intervention coping strategies education connections to community services and support to individuals affected by mental illness addictions trauma and crisis. The Recovery Home Support Worker will also engage in community relations activities to supporting clients and the community.

This is a term contract position ending on October 31 2025 with the possibility of extension. The working hours of this position are 12am-8am Tuesday - Saturday.

What Youll Do

• Assist with providing crisis support as needed and report immediately to supervisor.
  
• Must maintain professional conduct boundaries and ethical standards with a commitment to the principles and values of the First Nations Communities.
  
• Regularly update client records and charting in Mustimuhw database.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Encouraging teaching and assisting with household community and personal responsibilities such as shopping cleaning banking medical appointments. and ensuring they are completed by the individual.
  
• Supporting people in social situations to learn to feel comfortable and confident with others through appropriate interactions and build positive relationships.
  
• Provide coaching and life skills teaching to clients within a residential setting where appropriate.
  
• Safekeeping medication as per Section 65 of the Community Care and Assisted Living Act ASSISTED LIVING REGULATION
  
• Assist with household supervision coverage and safety for clients.
  
• Assist with client intake process as needed.
  
• Plan and participate with clients in social recreational and vocational activities.
  
• Capacity to communicate and uphold clients rules duties and regulation in a polite but assertive manner.
  
• Responsible for overseeing all household duties: meal preparation cooking cleaning grocery shopping laundry sanitizing bedrooms and washrooms garbage disposal etc.
  
• Purchase and maintain inventory of groceries and household supplies.
  
• Provide coaching and life skills teaching to clients within a residential setting where appropriate.
  
• Transport Clients to appointments as needed.

Other Duties

• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.

Working / Special Conditions

• Initial and ongoing employment is subject to submission of a clear Criminal Record Review Program Check to ensure the safety and trust of the communities we serve. This check will be conducted every five years.
• Initial and ongoing commitment to the values and guidelines of Sqwqel (Seabird Island Band) including our policies procedures standards of practice and laws is essential. This commitment supports our collective work the community and the responsibilities of this role.
• Must possess a valid class 5 drivers license and have access to safe and reliable transportation insured for community-based use to effectively transport clients students or children.
  
• Flexibility in working hours may be required including evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs and schedules of clients and community needs. Employees will be given as much notice as possible to any changes in schedule.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• Formal education or training in social services health care aid mental health addictions or a related field. Other forms of post-secondary education and training including teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers will be considered.
  
• At least 2 years of relevant experience working within Indigenous communities focusing on addictions and mental health.
  
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of Indigenous cultures traditions and contemporary issues.
  
• Food safe Level 1 is required.
  
• Current First Aid Certification.
  
• Mental Health First Aid Naloxone Trauma Informed training.
  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Preferred:

• Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
• Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Islands culture traditions teachings community dynamics.
  
• Ability to respond quickly and professionally to community or colleague needs and inquiries.
  
• Experience in group work with clients an asset.
  
• Experience with Client Intake process an asset.
  
• Experience working with Indigenous clients in crisis situations.

Cultural Competency:

• Ensure a trauma-informed lens is applied holistically.
  
• Experience working within Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe practices.
  
• Understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and communities.

How to Apply

• Have a question about this role before you apply Email.
• Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter sharing how your experience aligns with this role.

Pre-Employment Screening

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity equity and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives experiences and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code preference may be given to applicants of First Nations Mtis or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however we are not able to sponsor visas.

Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students staff members families community as well as resources and assets are protected. All background checks reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.