Job Description:

Job information Community Addictions Worker from the Company Prairie Mountain Health, this latest Community Addictions Worker job vacancy is located in the city Dauphin, MB R7N 1R7 located in the country Canada . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Design field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences or related field with a minimum of one year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in Applied Counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience)
• Training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material
• Fluency in English (French verbal/written and or fluency in Ojibway/Cree an asset).
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

The focus of the community addiction worker is to provide counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community related to alcohol, drugs and gambling, with the capacity to work in other program areas as required while reporting to the Program Supervisor. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of programs and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner

• Respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner

• Balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

• Commitment to on-going professional development activities and engagement in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and direct supervisor

• 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.

• Conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client/centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skills

• Providie ndividual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol, drugs and/or gambling

• Ability to match treatment services to client's unique circumstances.

• Maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files

• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.

• Establish and maintain professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client's needs

• Other duties as assigned

JOB INFORMATIONs

Close Date: May 29, 2025 4:00 PM EFT 1.00 Employment Status: Full Time Term Start Date: 27th June 2025: End Date:6th January 2027 NOTE: The said term position is a result of a "MATERNITY/PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE" which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to a minimum two (2) weeks notice or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer. Anticipated Shift Days Anticipated shift length: 7.75 hour shifts Wage Rate: As per collective agreement Department: Addictions Services - Dauphin Community Site: Addiction Services Additional Sites:Location / Home Base: Dauphin HR Posting Number: ADDSMISC252127 Posting Date: May 22, 2025 Keywords : Dauphin jobs
Closed Date : 2025-08-14