Residential Addiction Worker: Flexible Full-Time Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Optional Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP available

Indigenous community impact

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is seeking a Residential Addiction Worker to support the housing program for Tah housing services in Thunder Bay. You will deliver scheduled programming, lead groups, orient new clients, and assist with transport to appointments and conferences.

The role requires a college diploma in addictions or related field with 2+ years of related experience, knowledge of Indigenous communities, and flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• College diploma in addictions or related field with two 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 but with appropriate combination of experience and other qualifications will 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

• Under the direction of the Addiction Services Manager, carry out programming and lectures as scheduled.
• Facilitate groups and orientate new clients to housing support programs.
• Transport clients to case conferences and medical appointments.
• Maintain daily recordings and case notes.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients and security of the housing support unit during day and evening programming.

Education

College diploma in addictions or related field

Experience in mental health and addictions

Ability to work flexible hours

Class F driver's license or willingness to obtain

Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate

Criminal records check and child welfare check upon hiring

Medical and immunizations as recommended

Job description

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is seeking a Residential Addiction Worker to support the housing program for Tah housing services in Thunder Bay. You will deliver scheduled programming, lead groups, orient new clients, and assist with transport to appointments and conferences.

The role requires a college diploma in addictions or related field with 2+ years of related experience, knowledge of Indigenous communities, and flexibility in hours.