Tranistional Program Facilitator
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Position Summary
The Traditional Program Facilitator provides outreach and case management support to people who are challenging to serve due to complex needs. In collaboration with participants, the facilitator completes a risk and skills assessment to develop a personalized program plan. The hours of work will be flexible to ensure people have access to support regardless of the time of day.
The Transitional Program Facilitator will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary clinical team for all the Recovery & Addiction Program teams. 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 people to access community-based recovery services as well as safe and stable housing. The incumbent will serve as case manager/ key worker for the assigned participants and will provide a (physically and culturally) safe environment for individuals 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.
This position will be connected to every Bridge Recovery & Addiction program and will routinely attend each site to support assigned participants and promote connection between programs and transitions for participants.
Position: 24-32 hours per week for a 1-year fixed term- Shifts include weekdays and weekends: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
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
- Shift premiums compound- additional $6.00 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr on 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
- Facility-Based Hours Premium - additional $1.00 per hour for facility-based roles.
Indirect Compensation
- Extended Health and Dental benefits 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 addictions and mental health
- 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.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Experience working in an outreach capacity.
- Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with unhoused or street entrenched populations.
- Knowledge of local resources
Other Requirements
- Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy
- 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 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
About The Bridge Youth & Family Services
We embrace the Okanagan community with two distinct arms of service. One, focusing on community and families by working preventatively with new parents and their infants, counselling families who are struggling with their role, and working on behalf of the Ministry of Children and Family Development with young people in our community who are the most marginalized, street entrenched and disenfranchised.
Our second focus includes our recovery and addictions programs. The Bridge is the largest provider of substance use services for the Interior Health Authority, we provide Supported Recovery Housing, Intensive Live-In Adult Treatment, community-based naloxone training, Outreach Overdose Prevention, and Withdrawal Management – detox – for both young people and adults.
Governed by a committed Board of Directors, led by a seasoned Executive Director, and supported by a team of more than 100 professional staff and volunteers, the organization has consistently demonstrated its capacity to effectively and responsively meet the needs of the community it serves.
Tranistional Program Facilitator
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Position Summary
The Traditional Program Facilitator provides outreach and case management support to people who are challenging to serve due to complex needs. In collaboration with participants, the facilitator completes a risk and skills assessment to develop a personalized program plan. The hours of work will be flexible to ensure people have access to support regardless of the time of day.
The Transitional Program Facilitator will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary clinical team for all the Recovery & Addiction Program teams. 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 people to access community-based recovery services as well as safe and stable housing. The incumbent will serve as case manager/ key worker for the assigned participants and will provide a (physically and culturally) safe environment for individuals 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.
This position will be connected to every Bridge Recovery & Addiction program and will routinely attend each site to support assigned participants and promote connection between programs and transitions for participants.
Position: 24-32 hours per week for a 1-year fixed term- Shifts include weekdays and weekends: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
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
- Shift premiums compound- additional $6.00 per hour between 1900hr-0700hr on 2400hr (midnight) Friday – 2400hr (midnight) Sunday
- Facility-Based Hours Premium - additional $1.00 per hour for facility-based roles.
Indirect Compensation
- Extended Health and Dental benefits 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 addictions and mental health
- 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.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Experience working in an outreach capacity.
- Demonstrated ability to work comfortably with unhoused or street entrenched populations.
- Knowledge of local resources
Other Requirements
- Criminal Record Search in accordance with agency policy
- 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 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
About The Bridge Youth & Family Services
We embrace the Okanagan community with two distinct arms of service. One, focusing on community and families by working preventatively with new parents and their infants, counselling families who are struggling with their role, and working on behalf of the Ministry of Children and Family Development with young people in our community who are the most marginalized, street entrenched and disenfranchised.
Our second focus includes our recovery and addictions programs. The Bridge is the largest provider of substance use services for the Interior Health Authority, we provide Supported Recovery Housing, Intensive Live-In Adult Treatment, community-based naloxone training, Outreach Overdose Prevention, and Withdrawal Management – detox – for both young people and adults.
Governed by a committed Board of Directors, led by a seasoned Executive Director, and supported by a team of more than 100 professional staff and volunteers, the organization has consistently demonstrated its capacity to effectively and responsively meet the needs of the community it serves.