Addictions Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $31 / hr ($58,240 annual) to $35 / hour ($63,700 annual)

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a full-time permanent position. This position is responsible for the delivery of the Sttimc Outreach Health Services (SOHS) Drug and Alcohol support program by providing one-on-one counselling to individuals and families and coordinating group-therapy meetings.

The successful candidate requires sensitivity and understanding of the social and cultural history of aboriginal clients and the impacts of residential schools. In particular, the Worker needs to broadly understand trauma and the various ways in how trauma may express itself in individuals lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work with the primary healthcare team, social services sector and traditional helpers to deliver integrated (wrap-around) care services.
• Conduct case management, coordination of services, and evaluation.
• Maintain monthly statistical summaries of program delivery.
• Coordinate community workshops on dependency.
• Assesses clients and make referrals to treatment centers or outside agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS :

SALARY : $31 / hr ($58,240 annual) to $35 / hour ($63,700 annual) plus benefits dependent on education and experience.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to : Andrea Leech, Administrator, Lillooet Tribal Council at 650 Industrial Place, Lillooet, BC or email to : .

For complete job description or questions, please contact :

Colleen Jacob at (250)256-7523 ext. 254

Andrea Leech at (250)256-7523 ext. 103 or

This position will be open until filled.

Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Sttimc or Aboriginal ancestry.