Withdrawal Management Worker - Kelowna, Canada - The Bridge Youth & Family Services
Description
About Us
The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community.
With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.
At The Bridge you will have every opportunity for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow.
We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive wages, fully employer paid extended health benefits for eligible employees, a wellness day each year, 6% vacation pay each year and access to the municipal pension plan for eligible employees.
Come live work and play in the Okanagan where adventure, nature and culture is at your fingertips.
As winners of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Not-for-Profit Excellence Award, The Bridge continues to be an example of going above and beyond when it comes to both our staff AND community.
About the Role
The Withdrawal Management Worker assists in ensuring the physical, emotional, social and medical needs of adult participants, who are withdrawing from substances and assists participants in their transition into the community upon completion of services.
Position:
Casual On-Call
Wages:
Grid level 14
:$ $33.73 per hour plus applicable shift premiums
- Evening shift premium additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr0700hr
- Weekend shift premium additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
- Shift premiums compound
Qualifications
- Education and experience_
- Diploma in Human Services or a related field
- Three years of relevant experience (preferred)
- Job skills and abilities_
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written skills.
- Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively with others.
- Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of substance abuse and treatment models.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Knowledge of community resources
- Other requirements_
- Criminal record check in accordance with agency policy
- First aid/CPR certificate (preferred)
- Proof of Covid19 vaccination or exemption required.
- The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer._
Job Type:
Casual
Salary:
$28.98-$33.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- How many years of addictions and mental health experience do you have?
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kelowna, BC (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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