Community Addictions Worker

at  Northern Health Region

Assists in the delivery of Substance Use and Recovery service to rural communities. Conducts intake and assessments,
case management and file documentation, individual and group counselling and the delivery of rehabilitation programs
related to alcohol, drugs and gambling with adults and youth. Program areas include, but not limited to Adult treatment,
Impaired Driver’s, Gambling, and Youth Services. Works within a multi-disciplinary team context as well as
independently, on self-assigning hours and be able to travel the geographical area Services are provided within the
context of the goals and objectives of the Northern Health Region.
There is also a requirement to collaborate with the local health/social service team and planners in the communities and
to be a part of addressing community needs as appropriate to NHR mandate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate degree or Clinical Master’s degree in related field to the position or equivalent
• Current active registration with the applicable registering body
• Current certification from a recognized Health care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), or obtain within three (3)

months of commencing employment

• Valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel the region year round
• Orientation/basic training in the principles of Co-Occurring Disorders
• Experience working in the field of addictions with specific knowledge of recovery principles
• Working knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Knowledge of individual, group and crisis counseling methods
• Satisfactory employment record required
• Successful candidate subject to provide security checks in accordance with Security Checks for Employment

Policy (HR-02-80. Waived for internal candidates with current checks on file.

FOR A FULL LISTING OF QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE:

• Internal Candidates: Refer to the Job Description which is posted on the Intranet under Department/Human

Resources/Job Description, then select the applicable department; or,

• External Candidates: Contact Human Resources to request a copy

Northern 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.
Using Google Chrome, Apply online at www.northernhealthregion.ca on or before

Please refer the Job description for details