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Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Community Wellness Manager, the Recovery Support Relative will provide sustainable, wholistic wellness – mental, emotional, physical and spiritual - for Fort McMurray 468 First Nation members seeking addictions and recovery support through Community Wellness. The primary focus of this position is to build meaningful relationships with members seeking support in navigating their journey through recovery acknowledging it is a spectrum including but not limited to pre-treatment and post-treatment supports. The Recovery Support Relative works within a therapeutic frameowke, ensuring professional boundaries, confidentiality, empowerment, and sustainable support to guide improved wellbeing across mental, emotional, physical and spiritual realms. The position is part of an integrative support team that applies a culturally safe and trauma informed approach rooted in Cree & Dene worldviews.

Responsibilities:

· Build meaningful relationships with members seeking support in navigating their journey through recovery, acknowledging it is a spectrum including but not limited to pre-treatment and post-treatment supports.

· Co-develop individualized addictions and recovery wellness plans with members, that focus on goals that build capacity, stability, and connection applying the Community Wellness framework.

· Refer and support members in navigating appropriate internal programs and external services to support addictions and recovery.

· Provide ongoing guidance and empowerment through addictions and recovery wellness plans to monitor progress and to adjust goals and strategies as member needs evolve.

· Provide therapeutic support during crisis and critical incidents when appropriate ensuring safety protocols are followed.

· Collaborate with integrative wellness team to ensure seamless, wholistic care, develop and implement programs related to addictions awareness and recovery, and support community and cultural events when appropriate.

· Co-develop and maintain a resource library for Nation members and staff.

· Maintain precise and well-organized records while ensuring full compliance with confidentiality standards and personal information protection regulations

· Other duties as required.

Requirements:

· Degree or diploma in the Human Services field is (Social work, Child & Youth care) required

· Must provide proof of active registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers or other regulating body and maintain registration throughout the term of employment.

· 3-5 years of work-related experience is required

· Lived experience is considered an asset.

· Ability to provide a clear Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector) and Child Intervention Record Check

· Able to work positively, effectively and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team.

· Possession of a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

· Strong administrative skills, including documentation, reporting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

· Excellent organizational, time management, and written communication skills

· Familiarity with available resources within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) and the ability to research additional supports for off-reserve members

· Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and critical thinking

· Ability to build trust and meaningful relationships with Nation members and external partners

· Comfortable speaking with individuals and groups, with a passion for supporting others

· Culturally safe, trauma-informed, and committed to respectful, inclusive practice

· Knowledge of and connection to FM468FN or other First Nations communities is a strong asset

· Ability to work a variety of shifts including daytime, evening and on-call on alternating weekends.

· Successful candidate will be required to travel to Fort McMurray #468 First Nation daily

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid Class 5 driver's license, and reliable transportation to commute to/from work each day 30km south of Fort McMurray?
• Do you have a degree or diploma in Human Services (ie Social work, Child & Youth care)?

Work Location: In person