Casual Residence Worker; Inlet Recovery

INLET RECOVERY HOME

The Inlet Recovery Home is a Stabilization and Supported Recovery program that provides a structured, stable living environment for individuals in early recovery. The program provides short-term (30-90 days) housing and recovery supports for up to eight individuals as they transition from intensive treatment and towards the next phase of recovery.

The program provides 24/7 staffing support to individuals, including case management and individualized recovery planning, peer support, life skills development, connection to employment and education opportunities, and support accessing long-term treatment programs or other mental health and addiction services. Note this program is a non-clinical recovery residence and is designed for individuals who have completed (or do not require) treatment services that involve medically supervised withdrawal care.

This position will provide casework and support to residents of Inlet Recovery Home in order to enhance their quality of life, to ensure the orderly and safe operation of the facility, and to maintain the goals of supportive recovery and individualized service plans.

• Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager or their designate
• Participates actively in house, staff, and staff/resident meetings
• Participates as a member of the Connective staff team
• Liaises with outside professionals from other agencies or government bodies as required

Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

• Casual employees must be available for at least 21 shifts per month, of which seven are overnight shifts, and five are weekend shifts.
• If you are working full-time, or if you are a full-time student, we ask you for 15 shifts of availability per month, of which five are overnight shifts (this is subject to employer or enrollment proof).

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC
• 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

• Observe residents and document any medical, behavioural, or other issues of concern; communicate observations to relief staff and management.
• Interviews clients to prepare care plans and background information for which confidentiality is required
• Is cognisant of, and work towards the implementation of the service plan established for each resident
• Meets with each resident on a routine basis to discuss progress and plan future interventions
• Assists the Program Manager and/or other staff in the identification of potential problems and reports any difficulties, concerning/unsafe resident behaviours, and facility/equipment issues.
• Uses professional judgement to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with residents in crisis.
• When assigned, participates in social, recreational, employment, educational, and other programs as appropriate to assist the resident’s service plan.
• Contributes to the evaluation of the resident’s progress and makes both written and oral reports to be available to the remainder of the staff team.
• Maintains client files including statement of goals, summaries, case notes, reviews, discharge reports, and other relevant documentation.
• Develops and maintains an in-house resource area containing current information/brochures of programs and services which are available to residents
• Ensures residents are in compliance with the terms of their residency and are aware of the rules of the facility
• Acts as an on-site advocate for each resident
• Assists residents with activities of daily living; encourage and support residents to live fully and independently as possible; provide emotional, organizational, and practical support.
• Promote healthy choices with regards to daily living and provide guidance and assistance where…