1186: DISTRICT EARLY INTERVENTION & AFTERCARE WORKER

Northwest Employment Works; Armstrong Township; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario seeks a District Early Intervention/Aftercare Worker to provide essential mental health and addictions counseling. The role emphasizes support for clients with substance abuse issues, requiring specific qualifications and a commitment to community service. Flexible hours and travel within the district are necessary, along with a supportive work environment and competitive salary.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Flexible schedule

Benefit plan including dental and healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in the field of addictions.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search including Vulnerable Sector Search.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and addictions counseling.
• Conduct substance abuse assessments and aftercare activities.
• Work with clients who have substance abuse dependence or concurrent disorders.

Skills

Group facilitation

Knowledge of Anishinabek culture

Flexible hours

Education

Two-year Addictions or Social Work Diploma

Three-year BSW Degree

Job description

Armstrong, Ontario

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:

Under the direction of the District Mental Health and Addictions Services Manager, the District Early Intervention/Aftercare Worker provides mental health and addictions counselling. Priority is given to clients who have substance abuse dependence or disorder and/or a concurrent disorder. Substance abuse assessment, pre-treatment activities, aftercare and relapse prevention activities are a priority.

Salary Range:$30.90 to $39.14 hourly

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum two-year Addictions or Social Work Diploma or a Diploma in a related field is required. A three-year BSW Degree is preferred
• A minimum two years experience in the field of addictions
• A combination of training and experience in working with the Anishinabek
• Knowledge of Anishinabek culture, tradition and teachings
• Experience in group facilitation
• 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
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search
• A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is required
• Ability to work flexible hours (evening/weekend work required) as determined by the District Mental Health and Addictions Services Manager in relation to service requirements
• Must posses a Class “G” Driver’s License and must have access to a personal vehicle
• Extensive travel in the district is required

Hours of Work:32.5 hours per week

Please apply directly athttps://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.

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