Community Addictions Worker

Prairie Mountain Health; Virden (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Community Addiction Worker to provide counselling, education and support for individuals, families and the community on alcohol, drugs and gambling. The role emphasizes client-centered care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Diploma in Counselling with supervised experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a valid driver’s license to serve within Prairie Mountain Health communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field with 1+ year supervised counselling experience or a Diploma in Applied Counselling with 2+ years supervised counselling experience.
• Training or experience in Motivational Interviewing techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff.
• Respond to client requests and crises in a timely and flexible manner.
• Balance client needs with organizational priorities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reciprocal learning with colleagues.
• Provide individual and group counselling related to alcohol, drugs and gambling.
• Maintain confidential client records and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

English fluency

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Cultural diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Counselling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet applications

Driver's license

Job description

• Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences or related field with a minimum of one year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in Applied Counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience)
• Training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material
• Fluency in English-(French verbal/written and or fluency in Ojibway/Cree an asset).
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences or related field with a minimum of one year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in Applied Counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience)
• Training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material
• Fluency in English-(French verbal/written and or fluency in Ojibway/Cree an asset).
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Position Summary

The focus of the community addiction worker is to provide counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community related to alcohol, drugs and gambling, with the capacity to work in other program areas as required while reporting to the Program Supervisor. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner
• Respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner
• Balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.
• Commitment to on-going professional development activities and engagement in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and direct supervisor
• Commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility
• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.
• Conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client/centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skills
• Providie ndividual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol, drugs and/or gambling
• Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.
• Maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files
• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs
• Other duties as assigned