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 addictions recovery and trauma healing 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 setting 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 addictions recovery based and life skill building interactive group sessions using various mediums and delivery methods.

· All candidates will be asked to demonstrate this skill and knowledge 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, working knowledge of First Nations cultural protocols and practices 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: $24.36 – $29.74 per hour, based on education, knowledge and experience.

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: [email protected]

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.36-$29.74 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Recovery House: Life Skills Worker (Canada)
🏢 Round Lake Treatment Centre
📍 Canada