Building Bridges Community Support jobs

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. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.

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 competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.

About the Job

The Program Facilitator will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary clinical team for the Youth Recovery House. He, she, or they will play a leadership role in developing and facilitating the delivery of psycho-educational workshops and life skills training and will create the conditions to allow the young people in care the opportunity to experience continued academic (or employment) progress. The incumbent will serve as case manager/ key worker for a number of the participants and will provide a (physically and culturally) safe environment for youth to gain insight and understanding of their substance use, and to learn and practice skills instrumental to their recovery and their ability to cope and thrive in the world.

As the ‘learning lead’ within the Youth Recovery House, the incumbent will support the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures consistent with best practice. The Program Facilitator will contribute to the management of the home, and ensure it remains welcoming and safe and contributes intentionally to the well-being of all who reside there.

The Program Facilitator will balance their teaching interventions with clinical, recreational, and relationship-based practice set within a trauma-informed and holistic (bio-psycho-social-spiritual-cultural) framework of care. The position requires a flexible schedule that will include weekends and evenings.

Position: Full-time, 35 hours per week.

Compensation: $33.12 - $38.62 per hour plus applicable shift premiums

• Evening shift premium – additional $3.50 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr
• Weekend shift premium – additional $2.50 per hour between 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
• Facility-Based Role Premium – additional $1.00 per hour for Facility-Based Roles

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

• Minimum Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Related Field.
• 3-5 years’ experience working with youth, preferably in a live-in environment, and their families.
• Training and experience providing evidence-based responses/ therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder or concurrent disorder.
• Demonstrated group facilitation and counselling skills,
• Experience creating and working within a culturally inclusive environment.

Job skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing
• Ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated crisis management, decision-making, conflict resolution, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Other Requirements

• Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Employees must declare their vaccination status for COVID-19 and influenza; if vaccinated, documentation must be provided.
• Valid BC driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview.

The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or better in Social Sciences or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• First Aid CC
• NVCI