recovery coach

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. Substance abuse/addiction counselling.

Work setting:

Community agency.

Tasks:

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Administrative and office activities.
• Conduct social research.
• Conduct follow-up assessments.
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
• Offer mentoring.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

First Aid Certificate.

Area of work experience:

Community service organization.

Area of specialization:

Drug addiction.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Child welfare check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Large workload.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Judgement.
• Values and ethics.
• Client focus.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Team player.
• Organized.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

• On-site recreation and activities.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Team building opportunities.
• Wellness program.

Support for persons with disabilities:

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.).
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities .
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.).
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.

Support for Veterans:

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans.

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers .

Support for mature workers:

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers .
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.) .
• Offers resources