Recovery Coach

Job Type: Full-Time permanent (Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600)

Pay: $24.95 per hour

About the Role:

The Recovery Coach works in our Transitional Housing program and is responsible for the development and implementation of a case plan that assists the client in increasing their overall stability and resiliency, as well as supporting clients in meeting their short or long-term recovery goals. Some of the responsibilities would include:

• Daily connection with clients including monitoring and responding to client needs
• Completing My Recovery Plan
• Demonstrate ethically responsible practice with staff and clients alike
• Daily case notes and record keeping, related to the client’s psycho-social state and treatment plan, including assessing their current place in the stages of change model
• Support clients in reaching achievable and realistic goals, making referrals to community resources, assisting in the completion of treatment applications and attaining appropriate funding
• Role model Alpha House’s value’s and be a positive ambassador when interacting with the public, partners and businesses
• Providing educational presentations to clients on topics related to health, addictions and homelessness
• Ensures clients residing in the program are following program requirements
• Completing daily chores, including cleaning (including bodily fluids) and laundry
• Participation and attendance at regular team meetings and in program evaluation as needed
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate sources
• Transporting of clients, in an Agency vehicle, as needed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (MSDS, OH&S, WHMIS etc.)
• Assist in the Shelter and other programs as needed

About You

• A minimum of a two-year program in Addictions, Social Work or related, from a Public Post-Secondary Educational Institution, or in progress towards one
• Front line experience working with Indigenous and or vulnerable populations and a desire to work with people who may be socially disadvantaged or have mental health challenges
• At least a class 5 (Non GDL) driver license, a clear five year driver's abstract, and three years of driving experience
• An understanding of addictions including withdrawal management, harm reduction, stages of change, trauma informed-care, crisis management, crisis counseling, recovery orientated systems of care and impact of mental health issues.
• Must be tolerant, non-judgmental with a high degree of compassion and empathy towards the homeless and those struggling with addictions and or mental health
• Proven crisis management, problem solving skills, rapport-building and advocacy skills
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills and the ability to facilitate presentations
• Team Player, strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate showing respect and dignity as well as with discretion and maintain confidentiality of clients
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptable.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Have ethically responsible practices with staff and clients alike including a thorough understanding and appreciation of the Protection of Persons in Care Act
• Comfortable driving a large passenger Van
• Be able to physically assist clients from prone to sitting or standing, and vice versa
• Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Search, valid within the last six months, that does not contain any results material to the position
• Ability to obtain Privacy and lift t raining

About Alpha House

Alpha House is dedicated to providing safe, caring, and respectful environments for individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, offering comprehensive support and resources to help individuals on their journey to recovery and stability.

Benefits of working at Alpha House

• Medical Benefits after six months of continuous work
• Personal Development and training opportunities