Recovery Advocate
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Provide individual and group recovery support and information sessions to a designated client population. Advocate for clients to access substance use recovery-based services free of discrimination, stigma, and barriers while assisting with locating health, social, and substance use services. Develop relationships based on respect, provide outreach services, and coordinate recovery support programming by organizing venues and materials for educational and recreational activities. Perform word processing duties, assist with research and special projects, maintain statistics, and participate in committees and team planning activities. This role operates within an interdisciplinary team at Vancouver Coastal Health's Specialized Substance Use Engage unit, offering low-barrier access to recovery-based supports for clients navigating the substance use continuum.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in a Community Social Services program
- Two (2) years' recent related experience advocating and/or providing support to the designated client population/community
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Personal experience accessing substance use services in the designated client population/community
- Valid BC Driver's License
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Knowledge of health concerns for the designated client population/community
- Knowledge of the substance use recovery and harm reduction system in British Columbia
- Ability to facilitate supportive groups with attention to participants' emotional well-being and safety
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with a diverse range of community members, volunteers, and health, social and community service providers for the designated client population/community
- Ability to communicate effectively/tactfully both verbally and in writing
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to work under the pressure of interruptions and adapt to changes
- Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety
- Demonstrated knowledge of traditional healing practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of harm reduction in a health care setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of LGBTQ2S+ services and programs in the community
- Demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed practice
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to provide work direction
- Skilled in conflict resolution, facilitation, and advocacy
- Ability to compose business correspondence
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
- Completion of a Criminal Records Review Check
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