Withdrawal Management Worker - Castlegar, Canada - Axis Family Resources Ltd.

Axis Family Resources Ltd.

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Castlegar, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Casual Withdrawal Management Worker

Location:
Castlegar, BC

Wage:
$25.82 per hour, as per the collective agreement
- (new wage rate as of April 1, 2023 is $29.85 per hour, as per the collective agreement)_

Summary:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is recruiting Casual Withdrawal Management Workers for our Withdrawal Management Program located in British Columbia's Kootenay region.

Reporting to the RN Manager, this role is best suited for empathetic individuals with an interest in a harm reduction approach and an eagerness for working with individuals who are experiencing substance use disorder and or mental health concerns.

Nestled between two world-class ski resorts in the scenic Selkirk Mountains, Castlegar is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.

The confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers and an incomparable trail system unite the region providing limitless opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking.

Castlegar is the central hub to explore all that the Kootenays have to offer.

Catering to marginalized members of the population suffering from substance use disorders, our Withdrawal Management Program provide a holistic person-centered approach to the opiate OD epidemic.

Our eight-bed facility employs a dynamic and multidisciplinary team who work to together provide the warm, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment essential to a healthy recovery.

- *Proof of Covid-19 vaccination status may be required._

About Axis Family Resources:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. We have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements:

A certificate or diploma in Community Services, Health Care Aid, Human Services, or other related discipline

- - years' experience in social services is preferred

Training in Introductory Mental Health and Substance use
Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered)
Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver's licence with a safe driving record
Effective written and verbal communication
Observation, organization, and time management skills

Benefits for everyone:

A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases
Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided
CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided
Extensive inhouse trainings provided
Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
Employee referral incentive
Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following:

Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
Municipal Pension Plan
Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
247 virtual telehealth benefits (prescription refills, specialist referrals)
Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)

Additional Information:

A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
This position requires the ability to function independently and frequently under pressure while managing multiple concurrent tasks
Moderate coordination and dexterity required to use nonviolent crises intervention to manage aggressive behavior

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If you have a passion for working with people - we are excited to hear from you_

Job Type:
Casual

Salary:
From $25.82 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement: