Withdrawal Management Worker - Kelowna, Canada - The Bridge Youth & Family Services

The Bridge Youth & Family Services

Verified Company

Kelowna, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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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.

We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families.

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.

If you are searching for a work environment that puts inclusivity, teamwork, continuing education and growth at the forefront, you have come to the right place

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.

WMS is a medically supervised, secure space for adults seeking safe withdrawal from alcohol and/or drugs. WMS offers 24-hour nursing care and access to an on-site physician in a respectful, non-judgmental environment. Rotations include shifts at both 760 Hwy33 and 480 Royal Ave program sites.

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

- additional $6.00 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr on 2400hr (midnight) Friday - 2400hr (midnight) Sunday

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._