1312: MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization is seeking a Mental Health & Addiction Worker to support individuals in a critical area of wellbeing. This position involves programming, client transport, and ensuring safety while delivering mental health services. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, with a dedication to community empowerment and support.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Flexible work schedule options

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in mental health and addictions.
• Experience with individual and group-based treatment services.
• Flexibility to work hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate programming and lectures as per schedule.
• Transport clients to case conferences and medical appointments.
• Maintain daily recording and case notes.

Skills

Mental health and addictions

Group facilitation

Client orientation

Education

College diploma in addictions or related field

Tools

Standard 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
• 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
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Anti-Human Trafficking Services Manager, the Mental Health & Addiction Worker will carry out programming and lectures as per schedule; facilitate groups; orientate new clients to the unit, transport clients to case conferences and medical appointments; maintain daily recording; case notes; ensures the safety and well-being of the clients, and the security of the unit in the provision of programming.

Salary Range: $23.14 To $29.31 Hourly

Qualifications and Requirements:

• College diploma in addictions or related field with two (2) years experience in the field of mental health and addictions
• Experience in the field of mental health and addictions as it relates to the Anishinabek, experience in provision of individual and group-based treatment services
• 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
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Anti-Human Trafficking Services Manager in relation to service requirements
• Must hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate
• A criminal records check is required upon hiring
• Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health

Hours of Work:40 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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