Recovery Care Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Native Addictions Council of Manitoba Full time

The Recovery Care Counsellor will work as a team member with program staff of NACM for the purpose of providing professional assessments of Relatives as part of the intake process. They will be under supervision of the Program Coordinator and/or Executive Director and will report accordingly. The Recovery Counsellor will adhere to the policies and expectations of NACM in a professional manner. The Recovery Care Counsellor will also be supporting program participants in the Day Program toward positive change through facilitating educational sessions, role modeling, and counseling strategies. The Recovery Care Counsellor will provide culturally based activities that include cultural awareness, cultural teachings, and ceremonies.

Required Qualifications:

- Chemical Dependency Diploma or related certificates
- Grade 12 High School Diploma and/or equivalent
- Experience conducting assessments of individual relatives and working with assessment tools
- Ability to assess progress and follow-up documentation
- A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with Northern Communities and their members
- Two years of sobriety and a substance-free lifestyle
- Understanding social factors that affect the health and well-being of relatives
- Understanding of strength-based approach, trauma-informed care, community capacity-based models, and solution-focused
- Clear criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse, and Prior Contact Check

Essential Requirements:

- Experience in Assessments and documentation
- Ability to build positive internal and external partnerships to enhance program deliverables
- Experience in Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Ability to provide detailed documentation and maintain records
- Build and maintain a healing environment that is positive, relaxed, pleasant, nurturing, and supports Indigenous traditions, culture, and values
- Understanding of Indigenous customs, experiences, traditions, and values
- The ability to speak and understand a First Nation's language is considered an asset
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention; Suicide Intervention Certificate considered an asset
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License and access to a vehicle would be an asset

Assets to Qualifications:

- Ability to work with relatives in crisis that experience significant challenges, understanding of mental health challenges, addiction challenges
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-tasking
- Initiative to plan, organize and manage time effectively both independently and in a team setting
- Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong non-judgmental problem-solving ability, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
- Physically capable of providing service in a wide variety of community settings under varying weather and environmental conditions

Attn: Human Resources

Native Addictions Council of Manitoba

160 Salter Street

Winnipeg, MB R2W 4K1


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