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2022-076 Community Addictions Worker - Jobs in Thompson, MB

Northern Health Region
Job LocationThompson, MB
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Community Addictions Worker provides a wide variety of services for Thompson and thesurrounding area. The focus of this position is to provide counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and thecommunity related to alcohol, drugs and gambling, with the capacity to work in other program areas as required. This positionrequires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision, and support of programs andservices.The Community Addictions Worker will work as a member of the Community Based team and will demonstrate the following:

  • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly
manner.
  • Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.
  • Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.
  • Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities and engages in reciprocal learning experiences
with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.
  • Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.
  • Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent
approach.
  • Demonstrates a strong 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.Responsibilities:• Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns
are alcohol and drugs.
  • Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files.
  • Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.
  • Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.
  • Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by supervisor.
  • Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related
organizations relevant to client’s needs.
  • Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field with a minimum of one year related supervised counsellingexperience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in applied counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counselingexperience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related toassessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentationskills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of servicesare required. Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of MotivationalInterviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset.Demonstrated ability work within and contributing to a positive team environment is required. Effective communication andproblem solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset. A valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and travel tooutlying communities will be required.Apply on or before May 8, 2022, to:ATTN: Director,Northern Regional Health Authority90 Princeton DriveThompson, MB R8N 0L3Fax: (204) 677-7328E-mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.caNorthern RHA strives to have a diverse workforce in an inclusive and accessible workplace,which provides opportunity for reasonable accommodation.Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumes.We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.Quick Apply
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