City:Merritt
Program and Site Location: Juniper House
Reports To:Coordinator of Juniper House and Recovery Services
Term: Temporary Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm with 1/2 hour unpaid meal break

Wage Range: $29.22 to $33.54 based on education and related experience

What We Offer:

- Competitivebenefits including but not limited to dental, vision, physiotherapy, massage, andfertility upon eligibility
- Municipal PensionPlan upon eligibility
- On-site trainingand development opportunities such as Violence Prevention, Cultural Awarenessand 2SLGBTQ+ training
- A culture of equality,inclusion, and diversity including paid cultural sensitivity days
- Accidental deathinsurance and Wellness plan benefit
- Vacationentitlements for Part time and Full-Time employees

Position Summary: The Recovery Support Worker has distinct roles due to the two different perspective programs we provide. The Supportive Recovery program provides recovery support and housing to those individuals who have successfully gone through detox and wish further assistance to live a life of sobriety. As a Supportive Recovery worker, you will work in collaboration with the Alcohol and Drug Counsellor and the Supportive Recovery Team to build rapport and support Program Participants to develop the skills to move on to independent living based on their personal recovery plan. Service delivery is based on a client centered, trauma informed, and non-judgmental perspective.

Specific Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with the Supportive Recovery Program Team to development, implement, maintain,



and adjust treatment/recovery plans and assist Program Participants in developing and achieving the goals outlined within their individualized treatment/recovery plan.
- Provide care within the interdisciplinary model through trauma informed practice, two-eyed seeing practice, harm reduction and a recovery-oriented care approach.
- Assist Program Participants seeking recovery from substance use disorders to assist in the creation of their own recovery plans and develop their own recovery pathways.
- Assist with the meal preparation program including but not limited to daily kitchen activities, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, monitoring/ordering and stocking.
- Encourage and support Program Participants to live as fully and independently as possible within the local community, providing information, emotional, organizational, and practical support, and training as appropriate.
- Contribute to the protection of Program Participants from abuse, and support Participants when they are in distress.
- Encourage and motivate Program Participants to develop a sense of their own identity, purpose, and self-esteem.
- Work closely with referral agencies (i.e. CMHA, IHA, Friendship Centre, Brain Injury, etc.).
- Actively seek the views of Program Participants and involve them in decision-making to improve their services and accommodations.




- Monitor emergencies that take place such as medical or mental health assistance and complete necessary incident reports.
- When necessary, be trained to be the first to respond to an overdose situation with on-the-spot overdose response and support.
- Be prepared to work calmly and together with your team, paramedics, and police in crisis situations.
- Ensure Limitation of Service Notices are completed and current.
- Help maintain a clean and organized workspace by doing light housekeeping in the office space.
- Monitor and move along community members who are loitering in and around the property.
- Assist and encourage clients to create connections within the community by volunteering and finding employment.
- Conduct assessments of potential Program Participants using the BC Housing mandated Vulnerability Assessment Tool (VAT) when requested.
- Complete accurate and up to date communication/case notes in files and on ShareVision database.
- Assist team with maintaining daily log, medication log/prescriptions (ensure book is updated, all meds accounted for and follow up is on prescriptions to ensure medication is up to date).
- Maintain files and statistics as per accreditation standards.
- Complete move in/move out documentation as required by the Property Services Department.
- Work in collaboration with the Licensed Practical Nurse to ensure medication adherence and documentation.
- When requested, be a member of the Society’s Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) team.
- Ensure compliance with all Society policies and procedures.
- Other duties which may or may not be outlined within this job description.

Qualificat

📌 Recovery Support Worker (Merritt)
🏢 ASK Wellness Society
📍 Merritt