Department of Health, Mental Health & Wellness Addictions Specialist

About the Role:

SALARY LEVEL: PAY BAND 4 $53,976.14 – $83,093.79 ANNUALLY


DEADLINE TO APPLY: OCTOBER 7, 2024, BY 4:00PM




SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:


Under the supervision of the Wholistic Health & Wellness Addiction Program Manager, the
incumbent is responsible for the provision, development, and delivery of various cultural and
traditional addiction services and the conducting of client intake, and service provision in a
culturally safe and trauma- informed manner.




QUALIFICATIONS:


• University Degree in Addictions, Social Work or related field and.


• Two (2) years of experience in cultural teachings, addiction, social work and/or prevention


OR


• College Diploma in Addictions, Social Work or related field and.


• Four (4) years of experience in cultural teachings, addiction, social work and/or prevention




Certification through an accepted certifying body, i.e. Indigenous Certification Board of Canada; Canadian Addiction Counsellor Certification Federation or Certified First Nations Health Manager is an asset.




All interested applicants MUST submit the following documents:


1. A cover letter,


2. Resume,


3. Copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas


4. Copy of status card (if applicable) and


5. Three references submitted on a Consent to Release Reference Check form, which can be found on the Akwesasne.ca website under Employment.



Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume. Native preference in hiring. A criminal record check is mandatory before the start of employment. As a requirement of employment, all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance number. An eligibility list will be created for one year. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. MCA reserves the right to retract, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.




Submit applications using one of the following methods (email preferred):




E-mail: jobs@akwesasne.ca




Mail: 


MCA Staffing Officer


PO Box 90


Akwesasne, Quebec 


H0M1A0




Drop Off: 


10 Akwesasne Street


Administration Building #3


Akwesasne, Quebec 


H0M1A0

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