Job Description

JOB POSTING

Job Title: Overnight Residential Support Worker Status: Full Time
Program: Rosedale, Chilliwack
Hourly Rate: $24.56
Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00pm – 8:00am Job Posting #: 23-019
Closing Date: May 14, 2023

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women, girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

We are recruiting for a full time, Overnight Residential Support Worker for Rosedale Intensive Treatment Program. Located in Chilliwack, the Rosedale Intensive Treatment program provides live-in services for women with moderate to severe substance misuse. Women participate in up to 5 months of structured relapse prevention and counselling whereby they can plan for their long-term needs and participate in psychoeducational groups, receive clinical counselling, and develop as needed relationships with community services. Operating on an awake around the clock basis, staff provide women with individualized case management planning and coordination to manage substance use dependence, and the transition from live-in services and supports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the overall functioning of the substance use treatment program and the residents.
• Support clients towards attainment of substance use treatment goals and improved functioning in the community.
• Record all activities and interactions with participants as part of the ongoing case management.
• Monitor the day-to-day operations of residence to ensure quality control for all equipment and maintain maximum cleaning effectiveness in adherence to licensing regulations.
• Provide life skills training and facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Provide input to case management plans with an emphasis on relapse prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Social Services/Substance Use from an accredited educational institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience providing groups and individual support within a bed-based substance use program setting.
• Understanding of substance use and mental health.
• Experience working in a licensed facility would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5) with satisfactory driving record.

MANDATORY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Food Safe Level 1.
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
• Evidence of a Tuberculosis Test and compliance with the TB Control Program.
• Doctor’s Note of fitness required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Review (Vulnerable Sector Search).
• This position requires union membership.

EFry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applicants that represent those we serve. We welcome applicants with non-traditional educational backgrounds and field experience.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to hr@efry.com by no later than May 14, 2023 the subject line OSW 23-019.

View all vacancies at www.efry.com/careers/

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $24.56 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 year experience providing groups and individual support within a bed-based substance use program setting?
• Do you have knowledge around mental illness and substance use/additions?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

• working with low barrier population: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-14

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