Integrated Substance Use Coordinator (Multiple Lines Available)

Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

INLET RECOVERY HOME

The Inlet Recovery Home is a Stabilization and Supported Recovery program that provides a structured, stable living environment for individuals in early recovery. The program provides short-term (30-90 days) housing and recovery supports for up to eight individuals as they transition from intensive treatment and towards the next phase of recovery. Inlet Recovery Home takes a holistic, participative and group-based approach to programming and focuses on transitioning residents from one step of their recovery journey to another.

The program provides 24/7 staffing support to individuals, including meals, case management and individualized recovery planning, peer and cultural supports, life skills development, connection to employment and education opportunities, and support accessing long-term treatment programs or other mental health and addiction services. Note this program is a non-clinical recovery residence and is designed for individuals who have completed (or do not require) treatment services that involve medically supervised withdrawal care.

ROLE PURPOSE

This position will provide education, assessment, referral, recovery-oriented services, group work, and facilitation of follow-up services to residents of the program that are recovering from substance use and/or mental health disorders.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION

Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS

32 hours per week; Wednesday-Saturday 0900 - 1730

24 hours per week; Sunday-Tuesday 0900- 1730

Please Note: We anticipate conducting interviews in mid-May for start in early June.

REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager, occasionally accepting guidance from Connective’s Clinical Community of Practice group.
• Participates as a member of the program team to ensure quality and continuity of services to residents.
• Liaises with staff of community and government agencies as required.
• Liaises with Connective staff teams as necessary.
• Facilitates in the construction and implementation of individual and group-based recovery programming.

Key Accountabilities

• Develops and implements case management of assigned residents (for example, supports with goal setting, monitors, and records progress).
• Conducts recovery-oriented programming and group facilitation, including process, psychoeducational, skills-based and CBT orientated.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments, develops personal service plans and makes referrals to other programs or agencies as required.
• Presents case reports and progress of residents at regularly scheduled team meetings; evaluates resident’s progress and makes modifications to personal service plans as required. Provides feedback and support to residents.
• Maintains and updates all appropriate documentation related to residents and initiates any new documentation; completes all reports required by the ministry, organization and various stakeholders.
• Develops and facilitates support groups for residents, implementing a programming schedule for residents
• Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, ministries, health teams and the community.
• Engages in the development and implementation of individual discharge planning through a reintegration process with each resident.
• Maintains resident records and provides statistics and reports as required.
• Participates in an on-call rotation with the Program Manager and other senior staff; while on-call, is available 24 hours/day to respond to incidents or emergencies, or to schedule coverage utilizing resident workers/casual pool
• Performs other related duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Functions independently, while remaining a crucial member of the program team
• Adheres to Connective’s policies and procedures
• Is available to work flexible hours as needed, which may include some evenings/weekends, as determined by operational needs.

Experience And Skills

• A bachelor's degree in a related human or social services field, with a minimum of 1 years relevant work experience, or a combination of relevant training, work experience, and education.
• Experience with facilitating recovery programming and conducting service planning with individuals experiencing substance use disorders.
• A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations.
• An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities.
• Demonstrated an ability to deal with de-escalation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Universal understanding in various assessment tools.
• Professional registration with the CACCF, CCPA and BCACC is not required, but an asset.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check for the vulnerable sector
• Training and documentation of 20 hours or more in the following areas: Trauma informed practice, crisis intervention and conflict resolution, counselling, and/or psychosocial programming for substance use disorders.
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Willingness to obtain Food Safety Certificate within 1 month of employment.

Compensation

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage is $30.95 per hour plus benefits enrollment as per the Collective Agreement.

Important: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC
• 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

INCLUSION

At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.

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