Casual Substance Recovery Coach

Support substance use recovery as a Casual Recovery Coach with Beccarian Correctional Care in Fort Saskatchewan, working evenings and weekends.

This casual Recovery Coach position serves Therapeutic Living Units within correctional environments. You will support the community as method model through peer-based encouragement, positive recovery behaviors, and collaborative programming. The work includes group sessions, recreation, community responsibilities, and evidence-based care for substance use disorders.

• Provide consistent evening encouragement and care to members
• Participate in therapy, group, work-as-therapy, and recreational activities
• Lead or co-lead AA, NA, and SMART Recovery meetings
• Monitor member progress and report concerns to the TLU Lead
• Support clinical staff during crisis situations

• Previous caregiving or support experience, ideally in healthcare
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills
• Understanding of substance use disorders and mental health challenges
• Empathy and discretion in sensitive situations
• Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check and facility clearance

Bring compassionate support, recovery knowledge, and communication skills to therapeutic community programming in Fort Saskatchewan.