CA Residential Addiction Worker

Dilico; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension plan

Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)

Community impact opportunity

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Residential Addiction Worker to support clients in addiction services. The role involves delivering programming, facilitating groups, and ensuring client safety and well-being.

Candidates should have a college diploma in addictions or a related field, with two years of relevant experience. The position requires a Class "G" driver’s license and First Aid/CPR certification. Dilico is committed to hiring Indigenous people and fostering workplace diversity.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in the field of mental health and addictions.
• Experience providing individual and group-based treatment services.
• Ability to maintain records and ensure client safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out programming and lectures as per schedule.
• Facilitate groups and orientate new clients to the unit.
• Transport clients to case conferences and medical appointments.

Skills

Flexible hours

Group facilitation

Client care

Communication skills

Education

College diploma in addictions or related field

Job description

• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Competition #: 1630

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 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.

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 “G” driver’s license or be willing to obtain a Class “G” license and have access to a personal vehicle.

Must hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.

A criminal records check is required is required upon hiring, including a Vulnerable Sector Search.

Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health.

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