1700: RESIDENTIAL ADDICTION WORKER

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP for employees and families

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, Ontario is hiring a Residential Addiction Worker on a full-time contract up to 18 months. You will support programming, facilitate groups, orient new clients, and coordinate medical appointments, while maintaining records and ensuring client safety.

Requirements include a college diploma in addictions or related field with 2 years’ experience, group/individual treatment experience, and a valid Class F license or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Qualification: 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; experience with individual and group-based treatment services.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications but with appropriate experience will be considered.
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Addiction Services Manager.
• Must possess a Class “F” driver’s license or be willing to obtain one with access to a vehicle.
• Must hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Criminal records check and child welfare check required on hire.
• Must complete a medical and receive required immunizations as recommended.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Addiction Services Manager, carry out programming and lectures as per schedule.
• Facilitate groups and orientate new clients to the centre.
• Transport clients to case conferences and medical appointments.
• Maintain daily recording and case notes; ensure safety and wellbeing of clients.
• Ensure security of the treatment centre during evening programming.

Skills

Experience in mental health and Addict

Education

College diploma in addictions or related field

First Aid/CPR Certificate

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• 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

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.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Job Occupation Type:

Accounting/Bookkeeping/Finance Clerk

Total Positions:

1

Wage:

23.71-30.04 Hourly

Hours/Week:

40

Days of Work:

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By:

1/19/2027

Start Date:

n/a

Qualifications:

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