Temporary - 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 looking for creative, compassionate and innovative individuals with a passion for serving the community.
We have a diverse organization which requires a variety of roles, positions, knowledge, skills and abilities.
At The Bridge you will have opportunities 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 very competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities.
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:
Temporary
- Until return of incumbent. Full-Time, 36 hrs /week on a rotating schedule
Wages:
Grid level 14
:$ $34.74 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
Indirect Compensation
- Extended Health and Dental benefits after the 3 month probationary period
- 9.31% Pension matching after the 3 month probationary period
- 3 weeks vacation pay which increases with length of service
- 1 paid wellness day per year
- Paid Birthday off
- Paid sick time which increases with length of service.
- Professional development & education reimbursement opportunities
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
- Medical clearances
- First aid/CPR certificate (preferred)
- Proof of Covid19 vaccination or exemption required.
- The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer._
Pay:
$29.84-$34.74 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many years of addictions and mental health experience do you have?
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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