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The Lac La Ronge Indian Band-Health Services Department is now inviting applications for 1 (one) Permanent Full Time, Wellness Worker Addictions position to assist the Prevention & Recovery Program in the community of Grandmothers Bay. This position requires living a healthy lifestyle & being familiar with Woodland Cree culture.
Duties:
Be a liaison between community members & front line workers;
Identify community members strengths & skills to teach culturally relevant materials to other community members;
Provide individual, family & group addiction counselling & assessment as well as brief intervention;
Educate youth on the harms associated with drug & alcohol use;
Provide programming for healthy living, harm reduction & recovery to participants;
Participate in community activities to promote, partner & network to further the rights & opportunities for the community members;
Provide advocacy where required;
Qualifications:
Certification in Addictions (Chemical Dependency);
Two (2) or more years of experience in the Addictions field;
Combination of relevant education & experience is an asset;
Chemical & Substance Free for Two (2) or more Years;
Enjoys working with youth & Elders;
Must live in the community & have a healthy lifestyle;
Excellent verbal, written communication & public relations skills;
Ability to speak/understand Cree, & knowledge of the Cree Culture is a definite asset;
Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Record Check & Drivers Abstract required upon hire.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Please includes a cover letter, resume, & three (3) work- related references, excluding Chief & Council, at least one (1) reference must be from your current or most recent employer will be considered. LLRIBHS thanks all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
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