Recovery Support Worker
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Job Summary
The Recovery Support Worker provides individualized recovery-focused support to women in our Transitional Housing program who are experiencing poverty homelessness mental health challenges addictions and other intersectional barriers.
This role is responsible for supporting the development of recovery service plans delivering both individual and group addiction-focused support and connecting client with community services that align with their goals. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and in partnership with community agencies and services the Recovery Support Worker helps clients achieve stability strengthen their recovery and transition to long-term housing.
This position is on-site within the Transitional Housing program and follows a Monday to Friday schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting positive change for individuals and our community
- Flexible schedules and a hybrid work arrangement for eligible roles for our employees to manage work and life
- A supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development
- Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
WHAT YOULL DO
- Provide traumaâinformed clientâcentered recoveryâoriented support
- Collaborate with clients to set goals for wellness and housing stability
- Coâcreate individualized recovery plans focused on safety and achievable steps
- Deliver 1:1 psychosocial intervention using evidenceâinformed approaches
- Facilitate or coâfacilitate recovery wellness and copingâskills groups
- Build clients life skills confidence selfâefficacy and social connections
- Respond to crises and work with internal teams to maintain safety
- Support discharge and aftercare planning for successful transitions
- Assist with dayâtoâday program operations (front desk breaks housekeeping inventory).
- Help clients navigate health housing income and social service systems
- Maintain strong relationships with external service providers
- Advocate for equitable access and inclusion for all clients
- Support clients with appointments referrals and understanding options
- Participate in case consultations and collaborative service planning
- Identify service gaps and recommend improvements
- Maintain accurate clear timely and objective case notes
- Track client progress service usage and outcomes
- Support data collection for program evaluation and funder reporting
- Attend team meetings supervision and professional development
- Contribute to ongoing program planning and improvements
- Follow organizational policies procedures and ethical standards
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work or Addiction Services or a directly related degree in human services
- Minimum 3 years experience working with individuals affected by gender-based violence mental health addictions homelessness or housing instability and poverty
- Specialized training in intervention models such as harm reduction and relapse prevention
WHAT YOULL BRING
- Comfortable working directly with clients who may be in crisis or under the influence; able to maintain calm professional and compassionate communication
- Ability to administer Naloxone or other life-saving measures in case of an overdose or medical emergency
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office data systems and reporting tools
- Required certifications upon hire: Brain Story Certification Naloxone Administration First Aid & CPR Level C and ASIST
If you want to change lives we want to hear from you.
Deadline: This posting will remain open until role is filled.
Apply today by submitting your resume cover letter and salary expectations.
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