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Job Title


addictions worker


Company : Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre


Location : Alton,


Created : 2026-05-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Who can apply for this job? You can apply if you are: a permanent resident of Canada a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada . The employer will not respond to your application. Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity. Job details Location Thunder Bay , ON P7A 4P7 Salary 60,000 annually / 35 hours per week Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Day, Evening, Flexible hours, , 09:00 to 17:00 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Urban area Community agency Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre Various locations Correctional facility Hospital/medical facility or clinic Social service or charity agency Community centre Associations and non profit organizations Responsibilities Tasks Prepare reports or case histories Administrative and office activities Appraise clients'' needs or eligibility for specific services Assess offenders'' prospects for successful reintegration into the community Develop specialized rehabilitation programs Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives Prepare classification reports recommending type of incarceration and types of interventions for rehabilitation Implement life skills workshops Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders Refer offenders to community and social services programs Advise and counsel inmates regarding their problems Assess client''s relevant skill strengths and development needs Interview probationer and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress Conduct follow-up assessments Evaluate offenders'' progress Recommend actions when probation or parole is violated Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community Housekeeping activities Food preparation Provide suicide and crisis intervention Resolve conflict situations Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Establish registry of special needs support workers Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff Assist clients/guests with special needsAccompany clients to appointments and social outings Manage knowledge Supervision 1 to 2 people 3-4 people 5-10 people 11-15 people 16-20 people Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Cultural Awareness Training First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Food Safety Certificate Experience and specialization Aboriginal groups Persons with mental health disabilities Street population Computer and technology knowledge Electronic mail MS Office Database Area of work experience Community service organization Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Willing to travel Valid driver''s licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large caseload Personal suitability Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Interpersonal awareness Judgement Values and ethics Client focus Flexibility Initiative Team player Organized Reliability Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other benefits Other benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr