Wellness and Recovery Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Wellness and Recovery Worker plays a vital role in supporting individuals living with mental health and substance use challenges by providing supportive counselling and case management to ensure they receive the care and assistance they need. The position also contributes to community wellness through education and prevention initiatives, while facilitating referrals to other community programming. In addition, the role connects clients with both in-territory and out-of-territory addictions facilities, ensuring access to appropriate treatment and recovery resources tailored to their needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to network resources within and outside the Health and Social Services Authority to ensure support for service users and their families.
- Ability to perform health promotion activities in the area of addictions and its impact on physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health.
- Facilitation skills for individual and group learning using a person- centered approach.
- Ability to be self-directed, meet deadlines, prioritize workloads and manage several tasks.
Key Qualifications:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically attained by a Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences related field combined with one (1) year of current experience in case management or counselling. Or
- Diploma in Social Sciences with three (3) years of direct experience in case management or counselling.
Related education may include:
- Addictions Counselling, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, or Bachelor of Social Work
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8242
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Wellness and Recovery Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Wellness and Recovery Worker plays a vital role in supporting individuals living with mental health and substance use challenges by providing supportive counselling and case management to ensure they receive the care and assistance they need. The position also contributes to community wellness through education and prevention initiatives, while facilitating referrals to other community programming. In addition, the role connects clients with both in-territory and out-of-territory addictions facilities, ensuring access to appropriate treatment and recovery resources tailored to their needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to network resources within and outside the Health and Social Services Authority to ensure support for service users and their families.
- Ability to perform health promotion activities in the area of addictions and its impact on physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health.
- Facilitation skills for individual and group learning using a person- centered approach.
- Ability to be self-directed, meet deadlines, prioritize workloads and manage several tasks.
Key Qualifications:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are typically attained by a Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences related field combined with one (1) year of current experience in case management or counselling. Or
- Diploma in Social Sciences with three (3) years of direct experience in case management or counselling.
Related education may include:
- Addictions Counselling, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, or Bachelor of Social Work
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-8242
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.