We're seeking a compassionate individual to join our team 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 to 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 modeling Christ-like behavior 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 position with a minimum of 22.5 hours per week and opportunities for more shifts. The starting pay 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, and for permanent employees, a generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance are available. 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 rapport with participants by fostering a climate of grace, forgiveness and accountability—and especially developing positive supervisory relationships with those in early recovery stages who are mandated to participate in the Sanctuary Stabilization program. Providing information and referrals to external services for recovery and/or housing. Advocating and helping to acquire material needs and services within the community.

Attend to the emotional, physically, mental, and spiritual needs of all participants—and especially those with complex mental health diagnoses and/or taking antipsychotic medications. Supervise infants, as appropriate when asked by the participants, including holding, feeding, and changing, and ensure participants are following family plans and/or supervision orders from MCFD. ~ Provide supervision of participants on opioid-agonist treatment and other prescribed narcotics (including medical marijuana). Maintain the database and accurate digital records and manuals using the computer.

Be knowledgeable of all the material documented in the Sanctuary Stabilization Program handbook, as well as related documentation, and apply it consistently. Monitor sobriety of participants and visitors, and report to the supervisor when necessary. Maintain the work space in a clean and presentable condition, monitoring the areas in and around UGM, and ensuring that equipment is functioning properly. ~ 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). ~Valid Class 5 drivers’ license is required. ~ Food Protected Certificate is required. ~ At least 20 hours of training in one or more of these subjects: counselling; Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel). Completion of UGM’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training and all other mandatory training, including First Aid training/certification and Naloxone training/certification. Willing to provide current vaccination information.

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

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