Employment OpportunityPosition: Client Support WorkerEmployment Type: CasualVacancy Status: Existing VacancySalary: $22.00 per hourLocation: Benbowopka Treatment Centre, Blind River, ONClosing Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026Who you are? You are highly motivated individual, with lived experience, willing to support others in a culturally safe setting. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships.Who we are? Benbowopka Treatment Centre is a culturally based residential treatment centre, helping people heal from substance use and past trauma by reconnecting with Anishinaabe culture and spiritual practices.The opportunity: Under the direction of the Administrative Supervisor, the Casual Client Support Worker will be responsible for duties regarding the basic supervision of the clients and the Centre. The Casual Client Support Worker will be responsible to report all matters pertaining to the day-to-day operation of the Centre to their immediate supervisor and for ensuring that matters of importance regarding clients are communicated to the counselling staff on a timely basis.What you need to bring with you:Good oral and written communication skillsKnowledge of Ojibway a definite asset but not a requirementBe able to take direction and to work within the policies, procedures and philosophy of the CentreHave a basic knowledge of the addiction,



treatment and recovery processPossess basic supportive counselling skillsLead a non-abusive lifestyle and provide a positive role model for clientsAbility to work with a minimum of supervisionCapable of handling crisis situations calmly and effectivelyBe willing to take further trainingPossess initiative, self-discipline, responsibility and reliabilityCurrent CPR and First Aid certificationBasic knowledge of social services and resources in the area servedA healthy, supportive attitude towards clients in recoveryPrepared to work overtime as requiredKnowledge and understanding of the population served by the Centre?Possess good work habits such as regular attendance and punctualityAbility to work in a team-oriented setting, as well as independentlyHep B immunizationWhy work with us?Competitive Salary based on experienceTechnology Amenities provided (i.E., laptop, cell phone)All travel expenses coveredHigh staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experienceAccess to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe PeopleWhat to expect?Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.An offer of employment would be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

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