Recovery Coach, Supportive Housing

Driven by a vision to eliminate poverty in our community, Bissell Centre’s data-driven approach is rooted in a deep belief in the dignity, strength, and potential of every individual. Through compassion, optimism, and strong relationships, our prevention and stabilization strategy and programs empower people by supporting our community to secure housing and build sustainable livelihoods. Our community comes from all walks of life, and so does our team—united by a shared commitment to create real, lasting change.

By joining Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision.

Currently, Bissell Centre is looking for a Recovery Coach, Supportive Housing to join us as we journey with the Community towards an elimination of poverty. If you’re ready to bring your heart to a fast-paced, collaborative environment, join us in making an impact in our community.

Under the direction of the Manager, the Recovery Coach provides individualized, recovery-oriented support to residents of Terrace Heights Supportive Housing. The Recovery Coach works alongside residents to strengthen recovery capital, maintain housing stability, build independence, and develop the skills, relationships, and community connections that support long-term recovery and wellbeing.

Using a trauma-informed, person-centred and recovery-oriented approach, the Recovery Coach builds trusting relationships with residents, promotes hope and personal growth, and supports residents in identifying and working toward meaningful recovery goals. The position encourages participation in recovery-focused activities, healthy routines, community involvement, and connections to resources and supports that contribute to a meaningful and fulfilling life.

• Build consistent, trusting, and respectful relationships with residents using person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented approaches.
• Work alongside residents to identify individual recovery goals, strengths, interests, barriers, and areas where additional support may contribute to their wellbeing and independence.
• Support residents in building and strengthening recovery capital, including housing stability, health and wellness, positive relationships, community connection, cultural connection, meaningful activity, education, employment, and a sense of purpose.
• Support residents in developing practical daily living skills and routines that contribute to successful tenancy, independence, and overall wellbeing.
• Encourage and support residents to participate in recovery-oriented activities, treatment, peer support, recreation, cultural activities, education, employment, and other meaningful opportunities based on their individual goals.

• Successful completion of the Government of Alberta recognized Recovery Coach training is required.
• Relevant experience providing recovery-oriented, peer, community, supportive housing, mental health, addiction, or human services support.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Alberta Recovery Model, recovery-oriented systems of care, and the principles of recovery capital.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing substance use, mental health concerns, homelessness, trauma, and other complex barriers.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting, respectful, and non-judgmental relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Experience supporting individuals to identify recovery goals, build strengths, increase independence, and connect with treatment, recovery, and community resources.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, person-centered, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented practices.
• Experience facilitating recovery-focused groups, activities,…