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The Montreal Lake Cree Nation 106B Health Department is now accepting applications for the position of the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program. The NNADAP worker will be responsible for the management and coordination of preventative drug and alcohol programs for the Little Red River Community, as well as provide educational services to the community and school on Drug and Alcohol abuse and provide regular reports on activities to the Chief and Council and to the membership.
GENERAL DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Organize and maintain records of daily work activities;
Write monthly and quarterly reports on service activities;
Provide statistical information for purposes of planning and evaluations;
Write funding proposals when required;
Provide effective counselling to individuals, family, youth and the elderly.
Ensure proper record keeping of client case notes and all files are up to date.
Complete client screenings, intakes, orientations, assessments and treatment planning, to assist in client support and recovery.
Provide follow up after care services to clients after completion of treatment.
Provide client crisis intervention when necessary;
Develop educational programs relating to alcohol, drugs and family wellness according to the needs of the community.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Chemical Dependency Counselling Training/Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Implement substance abuse treatment programs
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
Ability to Supervise
- 1-2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
- Aboriginal groups