Job Order Detail

Description

The Peepeekisis Health Program is taking applications/resumes for one (1) Full-time NNADAP worker, this is a two year position. The NNADAP worker is accountable to the Peepeekisis Health Committee, Health Director, Director of Operations.  

Duties shall include but are not limited to:

*  To develop and deliver culturally appropriate community based addictions services
*  Increase awareness and understanding among the community about addictions, abuse issues as well as awareness and promotion of healthier lifestyles
*  Ability to do one to one, group, and family counseling
*  Provide aftercare programs
*  Support the community to reduce the high levels of alcohol and other substance abuse within our community
*  Provide educational training workshops to the community, school, groups within the community
* Act as a liaison with other health workers, and affiliated agencies
*  Facilitating self-help groups
*  May be required to work lengthy hours from time to time
*  Administrative duties, daily, weekly, yearly, month end reports

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

*  Diploma from a recognized Chemical Dependency/Addictions program, along with working experience
*  Maintain a alcohol/substance free, healthy lifestyle minimum of three (3) years
*  SASSI Training a definite asset
*  Must have strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, ability to communicate effectively
*  Strong organizational, program development and management skills
*  Working experience with the community and having a good knowledge of the particular issues encountered by First Nations people
*  Understanding of First Nation culture
*  Must submit a criminal record check with resume
*  Must have a valid license along with a reliable vehicle
*  Able to sign an Oath of Confidentiality