CSRL Part Time Surrey, BC $22 - $25 CAD per hour

Job Title: Community Support Worker (CSW) Department: CSRL

Location: Surrey, BC Direct Report: Program Manager

Cedars Recovery is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills in a diverse and rewarding work environment. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills. Built by family for family – we are committed to setting you up for success as a part of our team.

Cedars Supportive Recovery Living (CSRL) has three long-term post-treatment homes. These purpose-built homes are located in Surrey, BC. All our homes are gender specific, giving space and safety to those living with us. We work to empower individuals to achieve their long-term goals of abstinence and ultimately recovery. We know recovery is real, attainable and sustainable.

Our supportive recovery homes provide structured, gender-specific living environments where clients can strengthen their recovery foundations, develop independent living skills, and establish meaningful connections within their communities. Through connection, accountability, peer support, and practical assistance, we empower individuals to develop the skills, relationships, and confidence necessary to achieve their long-term recovery goals.

OUR MISSION

"To inspire, facilitate, and foster lifelong recovery and healing from the effects of addiction for individuals, families, and communities."

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Community Support Worker (CSW) plays an integral role in supporting individuals living with us. The CSW provides recovery-oriented,



practical and emotional support to individuals transitioning from intensive in-patient addiction treatment into community. Working directly alongside clients in a communal living environment, the CSW helps foster a safe, respectful, structured, and supportive recovery community.

Through meaningful engagement, positive role modelling, and practical assistance, the CSW encourages clients to develop personal recovery capital. This position involves facilitating daily accountability groups, the development of daily life skills, transporting clients to recovery meetings and outings, assisting with household needs and responding to client needs, concerns or emerging challenges as they arise.

The CSW works collaboratively with the Program Manager and other members of the Cedars team to support clients in maintaining their recovery commitments while respecting their individuality, autonomy, dignity, and rights. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, qualified boundaries, and a genuine commitment to helping individuals build healthy, sustainable lives in recovery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are representative of the role and are not exhaustive. The Community Support Worker may be required to perform other related duties consistent with the position and the operational needs of CSRL.

Household Operations & Safety

- Maintain a safe, clean,



and recovery-oriented living environment.
- Monitor client activities and adherence to house guidelines and community expectations.
- Conduct regular property checks, identifying and reporting maintenance, security, or safety concerns.
- Assist with household supplies, cleaning, and other operational needs.
- Support client arrivals, orientations, and departures as directed.

Client Support & Recovery Engagement

- Build supportive, professional relationships with clients, fostering trust, accountability, and connection.
- Encourage active participation in recovery programs and help clients overcome barriers to sustained recovery.
- Support clients in developing healthy coping strategies, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Reinforce house guidelines and community expectations through respectful communication and consistent boundaries.

Recovery Meetings & Community Engagement

- Facilitate in-house recovery meetings, community discussions, and structured activities.
- Encourage participation in community recovery programs, including 12-Step fellowships, SMART Recovery, and Wellbriety.
- Help clients to develop lasting support networks and engage in healthy social and recreational activities.
- Provide transportation to recovery meetings, appointments, and approved community activities.

Life Skills Development & Independent Living

- Teach and reinforce practical life skills, including budgeting, meal preparation, cleaning, personal organization, and healthy routines.
- Assist with household errands, grocery shopping, and other daily living activities.
- Support clients in accessing employment, education, v

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