Job Details

The Relative Support Worker provides culturally safe, compassionate support to individuals and families on their recovery journey. Working within a trauma-informed and strength-based approach, the worker helps Relatives In Recovery (clients) build healthy lifestyles, maintain recovery goals, develop life skills, and connect with community resources.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
· Provide emotional support, encouragement, and recovery coaching.
· Assist in monitoring and implementing Relatives’ treatment, recovery, and wellness plans.
· Assisting with group activities, recovery meetings, and cultural and land-based programming.
· Support daily living skills, community integration, and sober living goals.
· Advocate for Relatives In Recovery and help connect them to needed services and supports.
· Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality.
· Work with Recovery Coaches, Cultural Resource Worker and Land Based Coordinator
· Participate in team meetings, training, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications:
· Strong communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
· Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and willingness to obtain Class 4 within six months.
· Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.
· Willingness to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education And Experience:
· Completion of, or willingness to obtain, required training (MHFA, ASIST, NVCI, Health & Safety, and Conflict Resolution).
· Current First Aid/CPR certification is an asset.
· Experience supporting individuals in recovery, including life skills development and participation in social activities.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
· Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (Class 4 is an asset) or willingness to obtain within six months of hire.
· Strong communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills.
· Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package, including dental and vision care, disability insurance, and life insurance after 3 months of continuous employment.
· 2-bedroom units for rent on NHML property, pending availability.
· Commuter rides available for those residing in Thompson. Moving allowance for those relocating to Nelson House.
· Retention funds of $4,000 per year for eligible employees obtaining Addictions Specialist certification.
· Opportunities for training in treatment modalities related to substance abuse, trauma, mental health, and participation in Indigenous healing practices.

Salary Range: Pending qualifications and experience. Supervisor: Lead RSW/Senior Security


People selected for this position must be an abstainer of alcohol, cannabis & illegal drugs for at least 1 full year. An understanding of Indigenous culture & the ability to speak Cree is an asset.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those seeking recovery and support. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and compassionate professional to our team.

Please submit your cover letter, Child Abuse, Adult Abuse and

Criminal Records Checks and Resume to: resumes@medicinelodge.ca


For a full job description, please contact

Ashley Swanson: admin@medicinelodge.ca or
Phone (204) 484-2256 Fax (204) 484-2016