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Addictions & Recovery WorkerIsland Health • Victoria, BC, CA
Addictions & Recovery Worker

Addictions & Recovery Worker

Island Health • Victoria, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$31.56–CA$33.28 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Post secondary certification in addiction counselling or equivalent plus two years' recent related experience. Working knowledge of chemical dependency. Basic knowledge of community resources. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Certification in First Aid and CPR. Valid BC Driver's License is required for certain positions as determined by the operational requirements of the program. Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within first three months of employment. Foodsafe Certification required for Supportive Housing and Housing and long-term care positions.

Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to deal with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families;
  • Ability to observe and recognize behavioural and/or health status changes in clients;
  • Ability to facilitate supportive and educational groups;
  • Ability to role model healthy lifestyle choices;
  • Ability to set and maintain boundaries;
  • Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others;
  • Ability to organize and prioritize own workload;
  • Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills;
  • Ability to operate related equipment and software programs such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
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