Residential Addiction Worker

Dilico-Anishinabek-Family-Care; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension

Paid vacation

Christmas time off above vacation

EFAP for families

Community impact opportunity

Job summary

Dilico-Anishinabek-Family-Care in Thunder Bay, ON is seeking a Residential Addiction Worker to deliver programming, facilitate groups, and orient clients to housing support services in day and evening shifts.

You will transport clients to appointments, maintain daily records, and ensure safety, with a preference for Indigenous applicants; a college diploma in addictions and experience in mental health and addictions are required. This is a full-time permanent role.

Qualifications

• College diploma in addictions or related field with two (2) years experience in mental health and addictions.
• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out programming and lectures as per schedule.
• Facilitate groups.
• Orientate new clients to the housing support programs.
• 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 TAY housing support unit in the provision of both day and evening programming.

Education

College diploma in addictions or related field

Job description

• 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 - Full Time Permanent

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Closing Date: November 3, 2026

Competition #: 1724

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the TAY housing support Manager, the Residential Addiction Worker will carry out programming and lectures as per schedule; facilitate groups; orientate new clients to the housing support programs, 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 TAY housing support unit in the provision of both day and 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.

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