Addiction & Mental Health Recovery Worker

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and compassionate individual interested in helping Albertans in the community of Brooks and area. The Addiction and Mental Health (AMH) Recovery Worker operates as a member of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and reports to the Manager of Addictions & Mental Health Brooks. This role involves providing crucial services to individuals facing chronic and persistent addiction and mental health challenges. Responsibilities include assisting clients in obtaining necessities such as housing, food, and clothing, helping with applications for programs like AISH and Alberta Works, delivering medications, and providing transportation and accompaniment to medical and other necessary appointments, facilitating social support groups. This position also supports clients in following through with treatment plans developed by clinicians. This position is serving the city of Brooks and surrounding area. Additionally, the person in this position conducts risk assessments and ensures that safety protocols are implemented and followed in all situations. This position has been identified and is anticipated to transition to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you will transition to Recovery Alberta. In accordance with the transition letter of understanding with UNA, current employees under the UNA Collective Agreement who accept an employment offer, issued after July 1, 2024, will not have any rights under Article 15: Layoff and Recall.

As an Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Worker, you will contribute to the delivery of community based services to persons with a chronic addiction and/or severe and persistent mental illness using psychosocial rehabilitation principles, promoting client respect, autonomy, health and improved quality of life. Your duties will include carrying out assigned tasks in a client focused recovery plan which includes support to participate in activities of daily living, recreational and social activities, and educational and employment activities. You will work collaboratively with other health and service providers. In this position, you will work under the direction of a regulated health provider.

Completion of diploma from a post-secondary program in a related field or equivalent.

Two years of experience working with individuals facing addiction, mental health issues, and/or concurrent disorders. Knowledge of community resources. Experience in crisis management and interventions. Applicants with relevant work experience and certifications in addiction and mental health recovery (https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page14397.aspx), suicide prevention (Suicide Prevention & Risk Assessment management https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page14579.aspx) and Trauma informed care (Trauma Training Initiative https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page15526.aspx) or other courses and certifications in addictions and mental health will be considered.

Two years working with vulnerable population utilizing an inclusive approach of equity and diversity to improve people's wellbeing and reduce impacts of mental health illnesses and stigma. Group experience is an asset.