Detox Worker Job ID 2024-136538 City Vancouver Work Location Vancouver Detox Department Vancouver Detox Home Worksite 10 - Vancouver Detox Labour Agreement Community Subsector Union 300 - Community BCGEU (35 Hr) Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Part-Time FTE 0.58 Standard Hours / Week 20.30 Job Category Community Health Services Salary Grade 33 Min Hourly CAD $31.54/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $33.28/Hr. Shift Times 0700-1915/1900-0715 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible End Date 8/1/2026 Position End Date - Incumbent Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $31.54/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Detox Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Health Care Worker to join the Vancouver Detox team as a Detox Worker. Apply today to join our team!

Vancouver Detox Centre

Vancouver Detox Centre (VDC) is an inpatient medical WDM program with 24-hour nursing care. Located at 377 East 2nd Avenue in Vancouver, VDC offers withdrawal management services through pharmacology, psychosocial intervention and low-barrier groups such as yoga, acupuncture and NA/AA/CA panels. VDC offers cultural services such as a Talking Circle, smudging and spiritual care. Clients are supported by a multi-disciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers and detox workers.

 

As a Detox Worker with VCH you will provide assessment, monitoring and referral of chemically dependent adults and youth at the Detox Centre, and provide care and supervision to intoxicated individuals in a police holding unit.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

Graduation from a recognized Health Care Worker educational program plus two (2) years' related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Second language requirements will be noted on posting, if required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Sound knowledge of the principles and practices related to the assessment and care of chemically dependent adults and youth.Proven counseling skills.Ability to assess, supervise and monitor chemically dependent adults and youth.Ability to present educational materials and lead discussion groups related to substance abuse.Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to work independently with minimal direction, to take initiative, to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to establish/maintain satisfactory work relationships with the public and other employees, to deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, public and staff from other agencies, to maintain confidentiality and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job. Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.