Posted Dec 22, 2025Addictions Support Worker
Description
This is a full-time permanent position. This position is responsible for the delivery of the Ts'kw'aylaxw community members. Drug and Alcohol support program by providing one-on- one counselling to individuals and families and coordinating group-therapy meetings.
The Addictions Support Worker is responsible for the development, administrate, and delivery of addictions programs for the prevention and assessment of addictions, and the referral, treatment and aftercare of clients with addictions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assesses Clients and make referrals to treatment centers or outside agencies Coordinate community workshops on dependency.
Write quarterly, and annual reports on services provided to the community
• Develop or implement programs to create an awareness on drug use and abuse, and alcohol misuse;
Collaborate and network with other departments and community organizations, and refer clients to available services which may promote health and wellness;
• Provide follow-up to clients returning from treatment and ensure ongoing follow-up care and counselling through collaborating with external mental health counsellors;
• Develop and provide substance abuse information services (Literature, workshops, videos, internet) and submit monthly newsletter articles that focuses on mental health and self-care;
• Plan, organize and or develop, and facilitate and or implement community-based and culturally relevant mental health prevention and promotion programming within the community, and
• Assist in the planning, organizing, and implementation of Traditional Services within the clinical setting
• Provide Naloxone program to community members, and ensure documentation of the service provided
• Perform general administrative duties as directed by the Health Director
Arranges and coordinates appropriate client referrals to treatment centers, and addiction services such as AA, Al-Anon and Mental Health Assists clients in arranging transportation to treatment centres
Provides one-on-one and group support services for those clients
Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of the Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation
QUALIFICATIONS
• National Native Addictions and Drug Abuse Program Certificate Preferred
• Two years' recent related experience in a substance use treatment environment with Aboriginal clients
Valid BC driver's license and reliable vehicle
Criminal records check/vulnerable check
Knowledge and understanding Indigenous culture, language and healing practices
• Excellent communication and motivational skills to effectively maintain solution-focused dialogue
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with families, service providers, and stakeholders
Valid standard first aid certificate and CPR, and naloxone training
• Ability to travel and to work flexible hours to the needs of TFN families
SALARY: $45,500 - $54,600, Pending on experience
Deadline: Until position is filled
How to apply: Submit resume, cover letter and 3 references to the healthreception@tskwaylaxw.com or fax 250-256-1379
