We're seeking a compassionate individual to join our team in Victoria as a Recovery Care Worker. In this role, you'll be a key part of our dedicated team, providing support and care for program participants on their journey towards recovery.

Your responsibilities will include offering referrals, accompanying appointments, advocating for material needs, organizing program activities, and addressing emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual needs. This position demands flexibility, as it involves shift work, including weekends, evenings, overnights, and statutory holidays. If you're ready to make a difference and share in our mission of modelling Christ-like behaviour while providing support and care, we want to hear from you.

There will be other staff nearby to assist as required. This is a permanent , part time (22.5 hours per week) position . The starting range for this position is $26.26 to $28.70 per hour. Due to the nature of the participants we serve, only female candidates will be considered for this position Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care.

We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical expenses.

A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. Build positive, uplifting rapport with participants by fostering a climate of grace, forgiveness and accountability.



Develop positive supervisory relationships with those in early recovery stages who are participating in the UGM Victoria program.

Debrief staff once on shift and keep them updated on the latest communications with staff regarding any duties or actions that need to be carried out. Complete duty roster for each shift, including light cleaning, general sanitization, organizing, cooking, dishes, room checks, medication distribution, data recording, etc. Advocating and helping to acquire material needs and services within the community.

Kindy but firmly enforce rules and policies of UGM Victoria. Connecting participants with members of the community to expand their support network Attend to the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual needs of all participants.

Practice Food

Safe procedures in all food handling, including preparation. Transport participants to and from appointments, shopping trips, field trips, etc. Thoroughly search belongings, urine screen, record medications into MARS sheet and client emergency binder, provide orientation, get sign-off on rules, and remove, label and appropriately store any restricted items.

Be knowledgeable of all the material documented in the Arrow Home handbook, as well as related documentation, and apply it consistently. Monitor sobriety and overall well-being of participants and visitors, and report to the supervisor when necessary. Maintain a clean and presentable homefront, monitoring the areas in and around UGM, ensuring that equipment is functioning properly, and preparing rooms for new residents.

Participate in staff meetings,



training and spiritual development opportunities, and perform other duties as required by your supervisor. Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety. Psychology, Social Work, Human Services). ~A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required. ~ Food Safe Certificate is preferred.

At least 20 hours of training in one or more of these subjects: counselling; Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel). Willing to complete UGM’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention course and all other mandatory training, including First Aid training/certification and Naloxone training/certification. Knowledge of motivational interviewing and stages of change is preferred.

Technical

Competency—Trauma-Informed Care (Level 1): Help identify negative events that have impacted the client’s functioning, and develop interventions that emphasize safety, choice, and personal control. Work is generally performed indoors, with up to 65% of the time spent outdoors in all types of weather. ~ Employee is required to look at a computer screen and use a keyboard for up to 30% of the time. Frequent environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.

The ability to function independently and frequently under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent tasks including emergency situations is an ongoing expectation of this position. ~ This position will be a part of a team within a 24-hour facility, covering day, afternoon/evening, and overnight shifts. Weekend work and statutory holiday work will be required. Moderate overtime may be required. ~ Job requires frequent interaction with the public some of whom may be upset, abusive, and/or violent.

Due to the nature of the job, and our commitment to a safe environment, the candidate is subject to a criminal record check and must submit a current Driver’s Abstract.

📌 Recovery Care Worker, Victoria (Permanent, Part-Time)
🏢 Union Gospel Mission
📍 Victoria