Job Posting:

Human Service Worker

Overview:

The Bilijk Health and Wellness Centre is currently seeking and accepting applications for the position of Human Service Worker for the NAADAP Program.

Title: Human Service Worker

Type: Full-Time, 33 hours per week, hours subject to change based on operational requirements

Department: Bilijk Health Center

Reports to: Director of Health

In collaboration with Addictions and Mental Health team members, Responsibilities include:

· assess clients by collecting health information, planning, and implementing wellness plans for individuals and groups.

· ensure that traditional and cultural health approaches are incorporated into all health service delivery.

· provide ongoing client support and evaluation of interventions.

· assist clients to access resources in Bilijk First Nation (Child & Family Services; Social Assistance, Housing, etc.) and outside the community (mental health and addictions programs, GNB Social Development, NNADAP recovery programs, etc.).

· teach and support the development of life skills to promote healthy living.

· maintain a high level of confidentiality in written and verbal communications.

· implement and organize the delivery of specific services within the community. For example: Food Bag Program to address food insecurity.

· build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and partnering agencies.

· maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.

· mitigate risk when working with clients and community.

Requirements include:

· Human Services Certificate, Human Services Diploma, or equivalent

· Knowledge and experience working with First Nations people; and people experiencing substance use disorder and/or mental health challenges utilizing treatment, prevention, and/or harm reduction strategies.

· Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

· Demonstrates compassion when working with clients.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Relationship building skills that involve trust and respect.

· Knowledge and experience with crisis intervention.

· Able to work independently and as part of a team.

· Multitasks and prioritizes work efficiently.

· Attends work regularly.

· Able to work in a fast-paced environment that includes the health centre and in the community.

· Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

· Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check.

Contact:

To apply for the position, please include a cover letter and an updated resume to the attention of Liam Haley at [email protected]

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.