Withdrawal Management Workers

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is recruiting Casual Withdrawal Management Workers for our Withdrawal Management Program located in Williams Lake. Reporting to the RN Manager, this role is best suited for empathetic individuals with an interest in a harm reduction approach and an eagerness for working with individuals who are experiencing substance use disorder and or mental health concerns.

Catering to marginalized members of the population suffering from substance use disorders, our Withdrawal Management Program provide a holistic person-centered approach to the opiate OD epidemic. Our facilities (5-bed in Williams Lake and 8-bed in Castlegar) employs a dynamic and multidisciplinary team who work to together provide the warm, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment essential to a healthy recovery.

About Axis Family Resources Ltd.:

Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.

Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A certificate or diploma in Community Services, Health Care Aid, Human Services, or other related discipline
• Training in Introductory mental health and substance use
• 1-year experience in social services
• Related experience in working with vulnerable populations or behavioural challenges will also be considered an asset
• Reliable transportation and a valid BC driver’s licence
• Clear Criminal Record Check (agency conducted, expenses covered)
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently

Benefits for everyone:

• A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases
• Level 1 First Aid (including CPR) training and certification provided
• CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided
• Extensive in-house trainings provided
• Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
• Employee referral incentive
• Wellness initiatives and team day events

Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following:

• Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
• Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)

Additional Information:

• A moderate level of physical fitness is an asset as direct delivery of program activities may involve standing, walking, exercising with the youth or adult, bending, lifting, etc.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada

If you have a passion for working with people – we are excited to hear from you!

E-mail Resume and Cover Letter to careers@axis.bc.ca