Addictions & Mental Health Recovery Worker
Title: Addictions & Mental Health Recovery Worker
Department: Health
Reports to: Health Manager
Classification: 1.0 FTE
Xaxli'p First Nation is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and empowering environment for our community members. We strive to provide meaningful programs and activities that encourage personal growth, resilience, and connection to our cultural values and traditions
Position Summary and Purpose
The Addictions and Mental Health Recovery Worker are responsible for the delivery of community-based mental health and substance use services. The role emphasizes culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, and community-driven approaches to wellness and recovery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Prevention and Health Promotion:
- Develop, implement and evaluate mental health & substance use prevention programs
- Deliver workshops, educational sessions and outreach initiatives
- Promote community awareness and stigma
Intake, Assessment and Referral:
- Conduct client intake, screening and needs assessments
- Provide crisis intervention as needed
- Coordinate and facilitate referrals to internal and external service providers
Treatment and Case Management:
- Provide ongoing client support including case planning and monitoring
- Assist clients in accessing detox, treatment recovery services
- Apply trauma-informed, harm reduction and culturally relevant practices
Aftercare and continuing care:
- Develop and implement aftercare and relapse prevention plans
- Support reintegration following treatment
Cultural Programming and Community Engagement:
- Integrate cultural values, teachings and traditional practices into programming
- Coordinate land-based healing activities and cultural initiatives
- Collaborate with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to support culturally grounded care
Community Collaboration and Liaison:
- Work collaboratively with internal departments
- Liaise with external agencies including FNHA and regional authorities
- Participate in interagency meetings and case conferences
Administration and Reporting
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential client records
- Adhere to all policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
Other duties as required
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
- Diploma or degree in Addictions, Mental Health and/or Social Work
- 2-3 years' experience in related field
- Knowledge of Addiction Treatment resources and referrals
- Experience in the development and delivery of alcohol and other substance use workshops
- Cleared criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License is required
- Minimum 3 years substance use free and leading a healthy lifestyle
- First Aid/CPR Certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practice
- Understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions and community wellness approaches
- Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and case management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in both office and community setting
- Travel within the community and surrounding areas is required
- Exposure to crisis situations and emotionally demanding environments
- Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet community needs
Compensation and Benefits
- Wage starts at $35.00 per hour, with consideration for higher compensation based on qualifications and experience
We thank all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Xaxli'p First Nation is committed to equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous candidates. Preference given to Xaxli'p Member (Must have the required qualifications, as defined, for the position)
We acknowledge our place of work is within the ancestral, traditional and unceded land which is known as the St'at'imc Territory of Xaxli'p (Fountain)
