1006: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER – GULL BAY

Northwest Employment Works; Gull Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker in Gull Bay, Ontario. You will provide clinical assessments, treatment, and counseling services to children and families. Ideal candidates have relevant education or extensive experience in the social service field, particularly with Anishinabek communities. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive salary between $26.48 to $33.54 hourly.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous vacation time

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Social Work Diploma or Diploma in a related field.
• Experience in providing counseling services to Anishinabek children and families.
• Criminal Records Search is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, planning, and treatment to children and families.
• Deliver mental health and addictions counseling services with a wholistic approach.

Skills

Counseling services provision

Cultural competence with Anishinabek communities

Social work experience

Flexibility

Criminal Records Search

Education

Social Work Diploma or related field

Tools

Valid class G Driver’s License

First Aid/CPR Certificate

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

The Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker will provide clinical assessments, planning, treatment and counselling to children and their families, and consultations regarding community behavioural assessments and intervention. The primary responsibility is the provision of mental health and addictions counselling services with a wholistic approach for children and their families that is consistent with the vision, mission and core values established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

Salary Range: $26.48 to – $33.54 hourly

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum two-year Social Work Diploma or Diploma in a related field and/or five years’ experience working in a Social Service field in a First Nation Community
• Two or more years experience in the provision of counselling services to Anishinabek children, youth or their families with a combination of training and work experience with the Anishinabek people, communities, culture, traditions and teachings
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search
• The ability to work flexible hours
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate
• A valid class G Driver’s License; access to a reliable, personal vehicle; $1,000,000 liability vehicle insurance
• Medical and up-to-date immunization recommended but not mandatory

Hours of Work:

32.5 hours per week

Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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