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:
A relevant bachelors degree and/or Nechi Training,
Two years recent related experience in a substance use treatment environment with Aboriginal clients,
Valid BC drivers license and reliable vehicle,
Criminal records check.

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

Apply: please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Attn: LTC Administrator, Lillooet Tribal Council at 650 Industrial Place, Lillooet, BC or email to: [email protected].

For complete job description or questions, please contact:
Andrea Leech at (250)256-7523 ext. 103 or [email protected]
Colleen Jacob at (250)256-7523 ext. 254 or [email protected]

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.