Job Order Detail

Description

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
Provide liaison and advocacy with community members and front-line workers;
Provide individual, family and group addiction counselling and brief intervention;
By identifying community members strengths and skills to teach culturally relevant materials to other community members on request of services basis;
Assisting in debriefing sessions, community recovery and wellness initiatives;
Reviving the practice of using Elders to pass on their traditional teachings to children and youth;
Educate youth on the harms associated with drug and alcohol use;
Provide programming for healthy living, harm reduction and recovery to clients;
Work closely with other LLRIB departments in supporting health promotional events;
Other work-related duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Diploma in Addictions (Chemical Dependency), Mental Health & Wellness Diploma or related field;
Experience of 6 months to 2 years or more in the Addictions field;
Combination of relevant education and experience is an asset;
Enjoys working with youth and Elders;
Preferably, live in the community and must have a healthy lifestyle;
Strong verbal, written communication and public relations skills;
Experience working with First Nations communities including leadership;
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, as part of a team and with minimal direction;
Ability to speak/understand Cree and knowledge of Cree Culture would be an asset;
Must have a Valid Class 5 Drivers License and own a reliable vehicle;
Must provide a satisfactory and recent; Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, & SGI Drivers Abstract.