Recovery Home Life Skills Worker

 

  • The Life Skills Worker is part of a team that is responsible for the delivery of client focused, culturally relevant and trauma informed support services and programs that address resident needs in an appropriate and effective manner.
  • The Life Skills Worker ensures the continuity of the day, and as required evening programming and will ensure and is responsible for providing a home like, comfortable and normative environment in the residential setting.
  • Candidate must be willing to work weekends, evenings and to be on-call on a rotation basis.
  • Candidate must have experience and proven ability in planning, preparing and leading dynamic interactive group sessions using various mediums and delivery methods.
  • All candidates will be asked to demonstrate this skill at the interview by presenting a written workshop plan and facilitating a portion of the plan with a ten-minute activity with panel. The detailed workshop plan will state objectives and how the ten-minute presentation fits within the plan; the workshop plan will also note facilitation methodology for each section (i.e. Flip chart, power point, group or individual exercise, brainstorming, etc.) and estimates of length for each section. A list of materials and copies of power points and any handouts are to be included.
  • We are looking for a candidate with addictions services experience, an in depth understanding of the impact of trauma on First Nations and its complexity, and a willingness to work as a team member within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • RLTC is an alcohol and drug free environment – Service providers in the substance misuse field must maintain a reasonable standard of professional practice and will act as a role model.

Education, Training and Experience:

  • A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Diploma in a related field in Health, or Social Work and/or Professional Certification from Life Skills training program and commensurate combination of two years’ work experience in recovery home, treatment centre or Human Service Worker training.
  • Class 4 Motor Vehicle License.
  • Basic First Aid and C.P.R. Certification.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated background and knowledge of First Nations peoples’ customs, culture, trauma issues, and cultural oppression.
  • Knowledge of relevant referral options and services.
  • Must have strong written and communication skills. Computer skills in word and excel are essential.
  • Previous experience working in a First Nations recovery home, treatment centre or Human Service Worker environment and life skills worker experience.
  • Problem solving/critical thinking skills, excellent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills.
  • Good judgment and client-centered decision-making skills such as how to handle resident dissatisfaction, or disruptive interactions between residents and resolving other resident discord and able to set appropriate boundaries or consequences.

Position Type:

  • Full – time. Permanent

Compensation:

  • Salary $22.50 – $24.50 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day Shift, Expected Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Benefits:

  • Company Pension, Dental Care, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Vacation/Sick Pay, Vision Care, On-Site Gym

 

Join our team today and help make an impact in the lives of others!

Send Cover Letter, Resume and Three (3) Business References to Shelly Mitchell:

Fax: (250) 546-3227 or Email: ShellyM@roundlake.bc.ca

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.