Posted 5 months ago
Community Addictions Worker
@ Prairie Mountain Health
Brandon, Manitoba
Overview
Prairie Mountain Health is hiring a full-time Community Addictions Worker to provide counselling, education and support to individuals, families and communities on alcohol, drugs and gambling. The role involves client assessments, individual and group counselling, treatment planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates need a relevant degree or diploma with supervised counselling experience, Motivational Interviewing training, and a valid driver's licence with a personal vehicle.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counselling on alcohol, drugs and gambling
- Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and build treatment plans
- Respond to client requests and crises
- Maintain confidential client records
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community organizations
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in social sciences with one year supervised counselling, or applied counselling diploma with two years
- Training in Motivational Interviewing
- Manitoba Class 5 licence or equivalent and personal vehicle
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications
- Fluent English; French or Ojibway/Cree an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Social sciences, Applied counselling |
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Prairie Mountain Health
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Full company description
Whether you are starting out, or you are a seasoned professional, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has a variety of career opportunities to suit your unique goals and needs. Learn, grow and succeed with us at Prairie Mountain Health, the largest region in Western Manitoba! PMH employs over 7,500 employees who work together to improve the physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families and communities in Western Manitoba.
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Whether you are starting out, or you are a seasoned professional, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has a variety of career opportunities to suit your unique goals and needs. Learn, grow and succeed with us at Prairie Mountain Health, the largest region in Western Manitoba! PMH employs over 7,500 employees who work together to improve the physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Brandon, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 814 |
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QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences or related field with a minimum of one year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in Applied Counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience)
* Training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques
* Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
* Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
* Demonstrated experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material
* Fluency in English-(French verbal/written and or fluency in Ojibway/Cree an asset).
* Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
* Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
* Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
* Demonstrated communication skills
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
POSITION SUMMARY:
The focus of the community addiction worker is to provide counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community related to alcohol, drugs and gambling, with the capacity to work in other program areas as required while reporting to the Program Supervisor. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of programs and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner
- Respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner
- Balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.
- Commitment to on-going professional development activities and engagement in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and direct supervisor
- Commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility
- Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.
- Conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client/centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skills
- Providie ndividual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol, drugs and/or gambling
- Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.
- Maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files
- Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs
- Other duties as assigned
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