Overnight Recovery Support Worker (Assist)

Job Advertisement: Overnight Recovery Support Worker (Assist)

Job Type: Permanent-Full-Time (3 days on and 3 days off, 7pm-7am)

Pay: $24.95 per hour (plus $2 night shift premium for hours worked between 11pm and 7am) 

About the role:

We’re looking for a Recovery Support Worker (Assist) to join our Detox team. The Recovery Support Worker 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. Your responsibilities would include:

• Completing daily admissions, including monitoring and responding to client needs
• 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 manage and support clients in reaching achievable and realistic goals, making referrals to community resources, assisting in the completion of treatment applications, and attaining appropriate funding
• Work in partnership with the nursing team to ensure safe withdrawal management
• Role model Alpha House’s values and be a positive ambassador when interacting with the public, partners, and businesses
• Provide educational presentations to clients on topics related to health, addictions, and homelessness 
• Ensure clients residing in the program are following program requirements
• Complete daily chores, including cleaning (including bodily fluids) and laundry 
• Participate in and attend regular team meetings and program evaluations as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources
• Transport 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

As an Assist, you will also be given the opportunity to train in a Shift Supervisor capacity to develop your leadership skills and gain further experience. You will also be compensated accordingly when acting in this role ($27 per hour).

About You:

• A minimum of a two-year program in Addictions, Social Work, or related field 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-oriented systems of care, and impact of mental health issues
• Must be tolerant, non-judgmental, and possess a high degree of compassion and empathy towards the homeless and those struggling with addictions and/or mental health 
• Proven crisis management, problem-solving, rapport-building, and advocacy skills
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills and the ability to prepare and facilitate presentations
• Team player with strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate with respect, dignity, discretion, and maintain client confidentiality
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability, including time management and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• An understanding and appreciation for the Protection of Persons in Care Act

Position Requirements:

• Class 5 (Non-GDL) driver’s 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 

About Alpha House:

Alpha House is dedicated to providing safe, caring, and respectful environments for individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, offering comprehensive support and resources to help individuals on their journey to recovery and stability.

Benefits of working at Alpha House

• Meaningful work supporting vulnerable populations
• Medical Benefits after six months of continuous work
• Personal Development and training opportunities

If this role sounds like something you are interested in, we urge you to apply.