Facilitator – Client Programming
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Adjust and deliver group sessions on psychological and recovery-related themes including (but not limited to):
- Trauma and trauma-informed care
- Emotional regulation and de-escalation
- Coping strategies and stress management
- Mental health literacy and self-care
- Positive psychology, resilience, and well-being
- Healthy relationships, boundaries, and communication
Foster a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for all clients, incorporating client-centered and culturally responsive approaches.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal, client-centered care, while adhering to the Respond appropriately to emotional or behavioral escalations in a group setting, following trauma-informed de-escalation practices.
Provide feedback and recommendations to the interdisciplinary team regarding client progress and group dynamics.
Documenting all resident interactions, rule violations, therapeutic interventions, and any notable incidents in electronic logs and resident files.
organization's standards and protocols.
Carrying out additional administrative tasks as needed to support the team and overall program operations.
Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 3 years' experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups, preferably in addiction, mental health, or trauma recovery settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of substance use disorders, trauma, and recovery processes.
- Training or certification in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, or related frameworks is an asset.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to enhancing individuals’ quality of life and well-being through a strengths-based approach.
- Proficiency in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and non-violent communication methods.
- Commitment to Pacifica’s philosophy of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- CCAC, ICAAC, RTC, ACCT preferred.
- Certificates in CPR, First Aid.
- Ability to maintain boundaries, practice self-care, and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
Pacifica’s Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Pacifica actively encourages applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to:
· Persons with lived experience related to substance use, mental health, and trauma.
· First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples.
· Members of non-dominant racial communities.
· Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities.
· Persons with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $30.20-$31.89 per hour
Expected hours: 9 per week
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Language:
- English (required)
Location:
- Vancouver, BC V5N 1Y9 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-04
Expected start date: 2025-07-14
About Pacifica Treatment
Since 1977, Pacifica has been committed to providing a safe space for individuals to find themselves, find community, and enhance their quality of life and well-being. We provide individualized care through community-driven participation, and developing norms supported by our staff. Pacifica plays a supportive and encouraging role in treatment, fostering a collaborative environment where both community members and our interdisciplinary team are active participants in the Pacifica ecosystem.
We pride ourselves on our full-service restorative experience from pre-engagement through in-residence primary treatment, integrative wellness, resiliency & trauma, and continuing care programming, as well as alumni services. We understand that recovery doesn’t begin or end with treatment alone — we build the support systems required for community members to thrive, before and after their time at Pacifica.
OUR MISSION: To promote health & recovery from addiction through treatment, education and support that strengthens individuals, families and communities.
OUR VALUES: Integrity - We take personal responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct with each other and with clients.
Diversity - We celebrate the unique differences of all individuals and recognize their unwavering right to respect, dignity, fairness and equality.
Innovation & Excellence - We commit to continuous improvement by seizing opportunities to exceed expectations and achieve innovative outcomes.
Life-long Learning - We embrace change as an exciting opportunity to acquire new knowledge and develop new competencies and skills.
Client-Centric - We are committed to providing accessible and relevant service, guided by a client's expressed needs.
Partnership and Teamwork - We commit to building and sustaining effective and harmonious relationships and connections with others in order to achieve mutually beneficial objectives.
Facilitator – Client Programming
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Adjust and deliver group sessions on psychological and recovery-related themes including (but not limited to):
- Trauma and trauma-informed care
- Emotional regulation and de-escalation
- Coping strategies and stress management
- Mental health literacy and self-care
- Positive psychology, resilience, and well-being
- Healthy relationships, boundaries, and communication
Foster a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for all clients, incorporating client-centered and culturally responsive approaches.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide optimal, client-centered care, while adhering to the Respond appropriately to emotional or behavioral escalations in a group setting, following trauma-informed de-escalation practices.
Provide feedback and recommendations to the interdisciplinary team regarding client progress and group dynamics.
Documenting all resident interactions, rule violations, therapeutic interventions, and any notable incidents in electronic logs and resident files.
organization's standards and protocols.
Carrying out additional administrative tasks as needed to support the team and overall program operations.
Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum 3 years' experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups, preferably in addiction, mental health, or trauma recovery settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of substance use disorders, trauma, and recovery processes.
- Training or certification in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, or related frameworks is an asset.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and group facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to enhancing individuals’ quality of life and well-being through a strengths-based approach.
- Proficiency in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and non-violent communication methods.
- Commitment to Pacifica’s philosophy of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- CCAC, ICAAC, RTC, ACCT preferred.
- Certificates in CPR, First Aid.
- Ability to maintain boundaries, practice self-care, and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
Pacifica’s Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Pacifica actively encourages applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to:
· Persons with lived experience related to substance use, mental health, and trauma.
· First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples.
· Members of non-dominant racial communities.
· Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities.
· Persons with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $30.20-$31.89 per hour
Expected hours: 9 per week
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Language:
- English (required)
Location:
- Vancouver, BC V5N 1Y9 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-04
Expected start date: 2025-07-14
About Pacifica Treatment
Since 1977, Pacifica has been committed to providing a safe space for individuals to find themselves, find community, and enhance their quality of life and well-being. We provide individualized care through community-driven participation, and developing norms supported by our staff. Pacifica plays a supportive and encouraging role in treatment, fostering a collaborative environment where both community members and our interdisciplinary team are active participants in the Pacifica ecosystem.
We pride ourselves on our full-service restorative experience from pre-engagement through in-residence primary treatment, integrative wellness, resiliency & trauma, and continuing care programming, as well as alumni services. We understand that recovery doesn’t begin or end with treatment alone — we build the support systems required for community members to thrive, before and after their time at Pacifica.
OUR MISSION: To promote health & recovery from addiction through treatment, education and support that strengthens individuals, families and communities.
OUR VALUES: Integrity - We take personal responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct with each other and with clients.
Diversity - We celebrate the unique differences of all individuals and recognize their unwavering right to respect, dignity, fairness and equality.
Innovation & Excellence - We commit to continuous improvement by seizing opportunities to exceed expectations and achieve innovative outcomes.
Life-long Learning - We embrace change as an exciting opportunity to acquire new knowledge and develop new competencies and skills.
Client-Centric - We are committed to providing accessible and relevant service, guided by a client's expressed needs.
Partnership and Teamwork - We commit to building and sustaining effective and harmonious relationships and connections with others in order to achieve mutually beneficial objectives.