Community Addictions Worker

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