1700: RESIDENTIAL ADDICITION WORKER

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Neebing; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS pension

Competitive salaries

Generous vacation

Christmas time off

EFAP for families

Community impact

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, ON, is seeking a Residential Addiction Worker for an 18-month contract. The role involves delivering programming, facilitating groups, and orienting clients to the centre while supporting their safety and well-being. The position requires a college diploma in addictions and relevant experience.

40 hours per week; Indigenous preference is given. The organization offers flexible scheduling, competitive salaries, paid vacation, and support programs.

Qualifications

• College diploma in addictions or related field with two years experience in mental health and addictions.
• Experience in mental health and addictions as it relates to the Anishinabek, including individual and group-based treatment services.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications but with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Addiction Services Manager in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a Class “F” driver’s license or be willing to obtain one and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Must hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• A criminal records check and a child welfare check are required upon hiring.
• Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health.

Responsibilities

• Carry out programming and lectures as scheduled; facilitate groups; orientate new clients to the centre.
• Transport clients to case conferences and medical appointments; maintain daily recording and case notes.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of clients and the security of the treatment centre during evening programming.

Education

College diploma in addictions or related field

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• 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
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 – up to 18 month Contract

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Closing Date: Until Filled

Competition #: 1700

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Addiction Services Manager, the Residential Addiction Worker will carry out programming and lectures as per schedule; facilitate groups; orientate new clients to the centre, 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 treatment centre in the provision of evening programming.

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 Addiction Services Manager in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a Class “F” driver’s license or be willing to obtain a Class “F” license and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Must hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• A criminal records check is required and a child welfare 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

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

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

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

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

TF+1 855 623 8511 |T+1 807 623 8511