Support recovery and daily living at North Shore Housing Centre as a Recovery Advocate, using community resources and crisis intervention skills. Work Friday and Saturday shifts at Lookout Housing and Health Society.

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Recovery Advocate accepts referrals, completes intake, and orients guests. The position supports guests with mental, developmental, and physical disabilities while working with agencies and professionals. Familiarity with addiction, mental health, income assistance, and harm reduction resources is significant.

Key Responsibilities:

- Share housing, health, treatment, legal, and financial resources
- Administer medications and provide medication reminders
- Assist with feeding, transfers, grooming, and toileting
- Document guest interactions,



files, charts, and statistics
- Respond to emergencies and defuse volatile situations

Requirements:

- Related certificate or Grade 12 with two years’ experience
- Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
- Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Clearance required

Bring resource knowledge, documentation, medication support, and crisis response skills to Lookout’s North Shore housing services.

📌 Recovery Advocate North Shore Housing Centre (North Vancouver)
🏢 Lookout Housing And Health Society
📍 North Vancouver