Addiction Support Worker jobs in Vancouver, BC

Relief Support Worker:

Reports to: Program Manager

Mental Health & Substance Use Support Worker

On-Call/Casual

Peak House is a provincial resource serving youth and their families across the province of British Columbia. It is a voluntary, ten-week, live-in, treatment program for youth seeking freedom from problematic substance use.

The Position:

This position supports young people by fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where they feel seen and supported. It involves leading therapeutic groups and recreational outings, as well as participating in collaborative case planning.

Role Responsibilities

· Support youth through daily interactions and consistent presence in the program.

· Help build trust and a sense of safety. Assist in developing coping strategies.

· Encourage and guide youth toward achieving their personal goals.

· Maintain a structured and caring environment that promotes growth and healing.

The Perfect Candidate

• Experience working with youth facing multiple barriers
• Substance Abuse Certificate and/or Youth and Child Care Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer and technology skills including basic Microsoft programs (Required: Outlook, Teams, Preferred: Excel, Power Point)
• Knowledge of narrative & solution-focused counselling and/or client-centered, collaborative practices
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to participate in a variety of physical activities
• Awareness of practices of cultural accountability, diversity and inclusion
• Self aware, accountable, collaborative respectful team player
• Driving (company vehicle) is necessary for this position. Class 5 Drivers license and abstract is required

What Will Really Make You Stand Out:

• Experience working in live in setting
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with mental health and drug/alcohol problems
• Lived experience and knowledge of working with youth of diverse social determinants of health relating to race, gender, sexuality, class, and abilities
• Current Level One First Aid and CPR

What We Offer

• Full time salary position, plus excellent extended health benefits.
• Employment subject to criminal record check and TB test
• Salary wage $25 per hour
• Training, clinical support and coaching opportunities
• Diverse, inclusive, and respectful team environment

Shift Schedule:

• Varies
• Weekend availability

Other Considerations:

• All Peak House employees must provide current vaccination status as a term of employment as per Vancouver Coastal Health.
• Employment subject to criminal record check and TB test

· If you're ready to bring your skills, positive energy, and solid work ethic to make a difference in the lives of young people, families and communities in our province, we would love to hear from you!

· Peak House serves diverse communities of youth. We strongly support applicants from diverse cultural and identity backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 35 per week

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person