About the Role

The Bridge Youth & Family Services requires a Program Facilitator to ensure the physical, emotional, and social needs of participants in the organization's Recovery & Addiction Programs. The Program Facilitator(s) provides assessment, treatment planning and implementation for participants of the program. Delivers psycho-educational workshops and teaches mindfulness based relapse prevention and coping strategies. Utilizes community resources to facilitate achievement of treatment goals and transition planning. The position aids the participant in identifying and understanding personal issues and in establishing and achieving specific, attainable goals necessary to recovery.

This is an internal-only posting; please ensure you meet all qualifications. Training for causal positions will begin in May.

Position: Casual

Compensation: $33.12 - $38.62 per hour plus applicable shift premiums

• Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr
• Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
• Shift premiums compound- additional $6.00 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr from 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
• Facility-Based Role Premium – additional $1.00 per hour for facility-based roles

Qualifications

Education and experience

• Minimum Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field.

• 3 years experience working with addictions and mental health

• Training and experience providing evidence-based responses/ therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder or concurrent disorder.

• Demonstrated group facilitation and counselling skills,

• Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment.

Job skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing
• Ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated crisis management, decision-making, conflict resolution, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Other Requirements

• Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy

• Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided.

• Valid BC driver’s license and use of reliable vehicle

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest however; we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.

The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer