The salary range for this position is CAD $33.46/Hr.
- CAD $35.31/Hr. Come work as a Recovery Advocate on the Specialized Substance Use Engage on the Intensive Case Management Team with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Vancouver, BC Within the context of a client and family-centered care model and in accordance with established standards of skilled practice and vision and values of the organization, works as a member of a community recovery-based team to provide individual and group recovery support and information sessions to a designated client population/community. Provides advocacy for clients to access substance use recovery-based services free of discrimination, stigma, and barriers and supports clients and their support network with locating health, social and substance use services for the designated client population/community. Provides outreach services, assists with coordinating recovery support programming and organizes venues and materials for educational sessions and social and recreational activities. Performs word processing duties, assists with research and other special projects, maintains and compiles statistics, participates in committees, task groups, and/or corporate initiatives and engages in and assists the Team Lead with ongoing team planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities. SSU Engage offers short term support for clients navigating recovery across the substance use continuum, providing Access Central waitlist support, residential treatment application completion, and transition support between WDM, stabilization and treatment centers, and recovery community connection. Diploma in a Community Social Services program and two (2)



years' recent related experience advocating and/or providing support to the designated client population/community, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Personal experience accessing substance use services in the designated client population/community. Valid BC Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle as local area travel may be required, and will be noted on the posting. Knowledge of health concerns for the designated client population/community. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with a diverse range of community members, volunteers, and health, social and community service providers for the designated client population/community. Ability to communicate effectively/tactfully both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated knowledge of LGBTQ2S+ services and programs in the community. Skilled in conflict resolution, facilitation, and advocacy. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.



Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

📌 Recovery Advocate, Specialized Substance Use Engage (Canada)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Canada