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Job Title: Community Support Worker (CSW) - Evenings and Overnight
Wage range: $23 - $25
Location: Cobble Hill, BC
Shifts: 4pm-12am, 12am-8am, 8am-4pm
Contact Email: [email protected] (mailto: [email protected])

Cedars Recovery is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills in a diverse and rewarding work environment. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills. Built by family for family – we are committed to setting you up for success as a part of our team.
Cedars Recovery is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of addiction. Our commitment is to provide connection, recovery, and healing for everyone - enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families and communities. Cedars specializes in the treatment of alcohol and other drug addictions along with process addictions and mental health disorders. We offer a full continuum of recovery-oriented programs designed to provide a foundation for achievable, sustainable recovery. Cedars is located in Cobble Hill, British Columbia and situated on 60 acres of forested, private land, which provides a picturesque landscape and tranquil therapeutic setting. Vancouver Island is not only renowned for spectacular West Coast scenery, but also features a rich network of recovery communities.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the CSW Managers, Community Support Workers (CSW) ensure that Cedars operates in a manner that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the treatment program.



CSWs support patients in engaging with programming, upholding their responsibilities, observing the guidelines of the patient handbook and are responsible to ensure that patients’ rights are always protected. CSWs are a constant presence on the property; as such, they partner with patients through their entire journey at Cedars, utilizing a patient centered, trauma informed, and collaborative approach to care.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
· Monitors all patients’ activities and ensures that such activities are conducted according to the Daily Schedule, and in alignment with Cedars Policies and Protocols
· Works in positive and consistent collaboration with all departments at Cedars to positively impact the patient experience.
· Makes scheduled and prescribed medications available to patients and documents each entry in the patient's electronic medical record.
· Maintains all documents according to standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensuring confidentiality is maintained according to facility policy.
· Administers any required first aid in case of emergency.
· Documents any significant occurrences and general impressions of patients progress in their patient file on CIMS, consistent with CIMS Style Guide.




· Housekeeping tasks, as required - to maintain a healthy, respectful, recovery-oriented residences at all times.
· Participates in staff meetings and personal/professional development workshops, as requested.
· Performs other related duties, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Community Support or Mental Health Worker certificate is preferred. A comparable combination of education and experience may be considered, at the discretion of the CSW Managers.
- Lived experience an asset
· Valid First Aid Certification
· Criminal Record Check
· Ability to clearly communicate verbally, and in writing.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with the various departments involved in the patient treatment process.
· Ability to collaborate and problem solve with other team members including counseling, medical, administrative, and support staff.
· A commitment to creating a positive workplace conducive to healing for both patients and staff.
· Applicant’s identifying as being in Recovery require a minimum of one year of time substance-free before being considered for this role.

Expected hours: 8 – 32 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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📌 Community Support Worker (CSW) (Cobble Hill)
🏢 Cedars Recovery
📍 Cobble Hill