Oxford House pre-treatment housing is a specialized, short-term residential program designed to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable phases of early recovery: the waiting period between completing medical detoxification and entering a formal, inpatient addiction treatment facility.

By providing immediate, structured accommodation, the program eliminates the dangerous "gap" where individuals frequently experience relapse due to a lack of stability and high stress.

Program Structure and Core Mechanics

- Target Timeline: Stays typically last between 4 to 6 weeks, directly matching the standard length of residential treatment waitlists.
- Substance-Free Environment: Homes maintain strict drug- and alcohol-free policies. This provides a safe haven away from high-risk environments and social circles.
- Holistic Readiness: Daily routines focus on stabilizing a resident's physical and mental health. This preparation allows them to fully engage in their upcoming clinical programming from day one.
- Clinical & Community Integration
- Professional and Lived-Experience Oversight: While peer-driven, the homes are supported by house leads and professionals who often have lived experience. They provide guidance, mentorship, and emergency intervention if needed.
- Mandatory Recovery Programming: Residents are required to actively participate in community recovery resources, typically attending a minimum of 5 recovery meetings per week.
- Medication-Assisted Support: The program safely accommodates individuals who are initiating or maintaining Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT), acknowledging the medical realities of modern opioid recovery.
- Financial Accessibility: These accredited beds are fully subsidized by provincial funding. This means qualifying individuals face no out-of-pocket user fees.





Role Description The Recovery Coach (Pre-Treatment Housing Edmonton) is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area. This role supports residents in pre-treatment housing by providing day-to-day recovery coaching, facilitating peer support, and helping residents develop and follow individualized recovery plans.

The Recovery

Coach will assist residents in navigating community resources, maintain a protected and supportive living environment, and model healthy recovery behaviors. Daily tasks include monitoring resident well-being, documenting progress, coordinating with treatment providers and other support services, and contributing to group meetings or workshops focused on recovery skills.

The role also involves collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistent support, maintaining professional boundaries, and promoting a culture of respect, accountability, and hope.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated skills in Peer Support and Addiction Recovery, with the ability to foster a supportive, non-judgmental community environment.
- Experience in Recovery Coaching and Coaching, including developing and guiding individualized recovery plans.
- Background in Training or group facilitation related to recovery, life skills, or wellness topics.
- Strong communication and active listening skills, with the ability to de-escalate conflict and support emotional regulation.
- Knowledge of substance use disorders, trauma-informed practices, abstinence-based recovery approaches.
- Ability to maintain clear documentation, follow organizational policies, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Lived experience of recovery or previous work in residential or community-based recovery settings is an asset.
- Relevant education or certification in addictions, social work, mental health, or a related human services field is preferred.

📌 Recovery Coach(Pre-Treatment Housing Edmonton)
🏢 Oxford House Foundation of Canada
📍 Edmonton