BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION – HEALTH CENTRE – COMMUNITY ADDICTIONS SPECIALIST

For any questions, please contact Brokenhead Ojibway Nation at 204-766-2494 or via email at bonreception@brokenheadojibwaynation.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Department/Unit: Health Centre
Position: Community Addictions Specialist – NNADAP
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: DOQ

POSITION SUMMARY: The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Health Centre seeks a highly motivated individual to fill a full-time Wellness-Addictions Worker position. Under direct supervision of the Wellness Coordinator, the Wellness Worker will provide individual and group mental health counseling sessions for youth, adults, couples, and families in the Health Centre and community, and actively engage in activities that promote health and wellness in the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant mental health profession, or a Counselling Diploma and certified with any of the following:
  • Canadian Council of Professional Certification CCPC.
  • Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation CACCF.
  • or Indigenous Certification Board of Canada ICBOC
    • Minimum of 5 year’s experience, working within complex systems
    • Minimum of 5 year’s experience, working in an Indigenous community
    • Demonstrated results in developing program models, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
    • Combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Practical oral communication skills
• Organizational skills, time management, and efficiency in achieving set objectives
• Self-regulation and self-motivation
• Group facilitating skills
• Competence in individual, couples, family, and group counseling skills
• Excellence in substance use interventions including Land-Based Interventions
• Competence in trauma and crisis interventions
• Cultural sensitivity
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and Indigenous healing modalities, practices, and ceremonies
• Understanding and appreciation of the effects of colonization, trauma, racism, marginalization, discrimination, and disempowerment on health and wellness
• Eligible to practice and maintain active registration with a professional body
• Able to plan and coordinate programs and events
• Adherence to the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Code of Conduct and Ethical Principles of Professional Practice and Code of Conduct
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last three months
• Willing to provide clean pre-employment drug test and participate in future random drug testing.
• Please provide 3 recent employer references with your resume
• Computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software and programs
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation offers a competitive compensation package.  Preference will be given to Indigenous people and applicants are encouraged to self-declare.  We thank all who apply and advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Application deadline:  August 13, 2024

Submit resume & cover letter to:

Susan Fredborg
Human Resources Manager
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Box 180, Scanterbury, Manitoba R0E 1W0
Email: sfredborg@brokenheadojibwaynation.com
Fax: 204-766-2021
Ph: 204-766-2494 TF: 1-888-295-3884

The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is committed to equity in employment.