Addictions & Recovery Worker
Island Health
- Victoria, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to deal with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families;
- Ability to observe and recognize behavioural and/or health status changes in clients;
- Ability to facilitate supportive and educational groups;
- Ability to role model healthy lifestyle choices;
- Ability to set and maintain boundaries;
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others;
- Ability to organize and prioritize own workload;
- Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills;
- Ability to operate related equipment and software programs such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.