Posted 8 months ago
Withdrawal Management/Harm Reduction Support Worker
@ Gwekwaadziwin Miikan
Little Current, Ontario
Overview
Gwekwaadziwin Miikan is hiring a full-time fixed-term Withdrawal Management/Harm Reduction Support Worker to develop, implement and coordinate acute withdrawal management services, harm reduction supply distribution, safe/flex beds and opioid agonist tapering. The work includes participant intake, file management, community liaison and group and one-to-one support, with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends. Starting salary is $54,000 with a contract running to March 31, 2027, pending funding for extension.
Responsibilities:
- Program development and implementation of withdrawal and harm reduction services
- Participant intake, file management and communication with families
- Referrals to external organizations and liaison with community partners
- Group and one-to-one interactions with participants
- Research and outcome measurement support
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in social services, nursing or related human service field
- Mental health and addictions training
- Experience in withdrawal management and mental health and addictions
- Experience with data management and electronic medical records
- Valid Ontario class G licence and reliable vehicle
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | social services, nursing, human services |
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Gwekwaadziwin Miikan
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Gwekwaadziwin Miikan is an innovative residential land-based addiction treatment program.
Full company description
Gwekwaadziwin Miikan is an Indigenous-led, land-based mental health and addictions program on Manitoulin Island in Northeastern Ontario. Our continuum of care includes Withdrawal Management, land-based treatment, Live-In Aftercare (LIAC), Community Aftercare with a dedicated transitional aftercare home, and training and workforce development for Indigenous and community-based service providers. Withdrawal Management provides low-barrier, culturally grounded stabilization and harm reduction and serves as a key entry point into care. Participants engage in a 90-day, four-season land-based healing process that supports stabilization, cultural reconnection, life skills, and long-term recovery in remote camp environments. Live-In Aftercare supports the transition to independent living with a focus on relapse prevention, employment and education readiness, and reconnection to family and community. Community Aftercare extends recovery into home communities through structured follow-up, cultural programming, and supported housing. We also deliver training, knowledge sharing, and the Indigenous Land-Based Counsellor (ILBC) model to build local capacity for culturally grounded healing services. Our approach emphasizes Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural safety, risk management in remote settings, measurable outcomes, and cross-sector partnerships to strengthen sustainable recovery and community wellness.
- LinkedIn followers
- 182
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 15
- Reported office locations
- Billings, Ontario, CA
- Other recorded names
- Gwekwaadziwin Miikan
- Specialties
- Indigenous mental health and addictions
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Gwekwaadziwin Miikan is an Indigenous-led, land-based mental health and addictions program on Manitoulin Island in Northeastern Ontario. Our continuum of care includes Withdrawal Management, land-based treatment, Live-In Aftercare (LIAC), Community Aftercare with a dedicated transitional aftercare home, and training and workforce development for Indigenous and community-based service providers. Withdrawal…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Billings, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Specialties | Indigenous mental health and addictions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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GWEKWAADZIWIN MIIKAN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
Withdrawal Management/Harm Reduction Support Worker
Full-Time / Fixed-Term Contract (March 31, 2027)
Position Description:
A full-time contract position responsible for the development, and implementation and coordination of acute withdrawal management services, the distribution of harm reduction supplies, safe/flex beds, and Opioid Agonist Tapering services as part of the Gwekwaadziwin Miikan continuum of services.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Reporting to the Withdrawal Management/Harm Reduction Team Leader
- Program development and implementation
- Responsible for supporting the intake of program participants
- Electronic file and paper file management
- Communicate with participants and their families about the program
- Supporting referrals to external organizations
- Responsible for liaising with community organizations
- Group and one-to-one interactions
- Assist in implementation of research and outcome measurement projects
- Various administrative duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Minimum requirement is a degree in social services, nursing, or other related human service diploma, with mental health and addictions training
- Preference given to an Individual of Anishinaabe ancestry with Knowledge and understanding of Anishinabek history, clan systems, protocols, etiquette, culture, traditions, and ceremonies
- Proven experience with data management, office administration, and electronic medical records
- Experience working in Mental Health and Addictions field
- Experience working in the Withdrawal Management sector and knowledge of best practices
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects
- Mature individual who can work independently with preference given to individuals living a traditional lifestyle and being on a life-long journey in traditional knowledge
Requirements:
- Possesses a valid Ontario class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing with access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends
- Must have a relevant diploma and work experience
Salary: Starting at $54,000
Term: Fixed-term contract with opportunity for extension pending funding
Position availability: Posting is for multiple upcoming vacant positions
Closing Date: Open until filled
Contact [email protected] with any questions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
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