Recovery Program Coordinator - RFT - DPR-01 (40 hours) David's Place Recovery Program Full time Regular Program Coordinator1 Nanaimo, BC, CA
Salary Range: $30.95 To $35.52 Hourly
Schedule line: DPR-01
Hours per week: 40 hours
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7am-3pm
Classification:IntegratedProgram Coordinator 1 and Residence Worker Senior
Grid level:12
Pleasenote: This position is open to all qualified applicants and requires unionmembership.
OrganizationalFocus Since 1989,Island Crisis Care Society has operated with a missional heart to support themost vulnerable in our community; to meet individuals in need, where they areand without judgement and aim to restore hope, dignity, and communityconnections in meaningful ways. While we continue to grow with current andinnovative programs that seek to meet the diverse needs of those we serve, weremain faithful to our founding mission to “Provide shelter and care to thosein need, reflecting the love of God in loving one another”.
Within ourlarge team of front line, management, and administrative staff, we seek todevelop the core values of care, compassion and heart found in thefaith-centered roots of our organization by building an inclusive team thatreflects our diverse community so that we can serve those in need in relevantand meaningful ways.
PositionPurpose Under the directionof the Program Manager coordinates communication and daily program activitiesto create a safe, structured, and predictable therapeutic environment. Ensuresthat personal service plans are up to date and followed by residents, staff andvolunteers, providing clarification and direction according to established instructions,policies, procedures, and Assisted Living regulations.
KeyResponsibilities Coordinates daily program activities and maintainsprogram structure to preserve a predictable, safe,



and therapeutic milieu,ensuring compliance with organizational policies, program standards, andapplicable regulatory requirements.
Serves as the primary communication liaisonbetween residents, staff, volunteers, and management, ensuring availability, clarity,and consistency of information.
Liaises with community service providers andother professionals to coordinate service provision and facilitate referrals tothe program.
Recognizes and respond to emergency situations,including escalating or aggressive behaviours, to ensure safety and securityfor all individuals.
Attends case planning committee meetings to providenotes on resident’s progress, identified needs, strengths, and challenges, and theeffectiveness of applied strategies, techniques, and approaches. UpdatesPersonal Service Plans (PSPs) from committee recommendations.
Facilitates understanding of and adherence toPSPs with staff and volunteers.
Provides direct support to residents throughmotivational interviewing, appreciative inquiry, active listening, conflictresolution, crisis intervention, feedback, and psychosocial support.
Meets with residents regularly to review andupdate program participation plans and helps identify program and communityactivities, services, and resources that align with resident’s PSPs.
Exhibits and models appropriate and desiredbehaviour in the program, groups, and activities.
Orients, trains, supports, and monitorvolunteers, and clarifies their role and responsibilities as needed.




Identifies needs in the program where volunteerscould serve and requests volunteers from the Volunteer Coordinator.
Assists the Program Manager to monitor andensure that volunteers and staff complete required duties and comply withworkplace health and safety requirements.
Under the direction of the Program Manager and incollaboration with the Addiction Counsellor, plans, prepares, andconducts individual and group education sessions such as SMART recovery,Relapse Prevention, and Personal Development.
Performs intakes and discharges in the absenceof the Addiction Counsellor.
Performs household duties such as laundry,sweeping, mopping floors, inventory, shopping, cleaning equipment, and foodservices as required.
Plans, prepares, and implements activities, specialevents.
Makes recommendation to the manager regardingprogram development, policy and procedure formulation and program evaluation.
In the absence of the Program Manager or asdelegated by the Program Manager, monitors and authorizes program expendituresand maintains financial records in accordance to established procedures.Provides input to the supervisor in the preparation of the program budget.
Provides all required reports to meet regulatoryand funding requirements. Maintains logs, records and statistics and data suchas personal information, intake and discharge records, and personal serviceplans.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications Education
Diploma in a related human / social servicefield.
Knowledge of Assisted Living Regulations andtheir practical application.
Comprehensive understanding of the process ofrecovering from a substance use disorder.
Training and Experience
Two (2) years recent related experience. Or anequivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Training or experience in group facilitation.

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📌 Recovery Program Coordinator - RFT(40 hours) (British Columbia)
🏢 ISLAND CRISIS CARE SOCIETY
📍 British Columbia