Key Responsibilities

- Wrap-Around Services: Collaborate with the Intake & Aftercare Specialist to deliver comprehensive support that addresses physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
- Home Visits: Participate in scheduled home visits alongside the Intake & Aftercare Specialist, ensuring compliance with the Work Alone Policy and fostering trust and connection within the community.
- Aftercare Programming: Assist in planning and facilitating aftercare sessions, which may include online support groups, sharing circles, cultural activities, relapse prevention strategies, and life skills development.
- Community Engagement: Actively engage with Relatives in Recovery, encouraging participation in cultural and land-based activities and ceremonies, peer support groups, and community events to strengthen their recovery journey.
- Resource Coordination: Help connect individuals with additional resources such as employment programs, counselling services, and traditional healing supports.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of visits, program participation, and progress to support continuity of care.

Program Goals

- Promote long-term sobriety and wellness through culturally grounded practices.
- Strengthen family and community connections as part of the healing process.
- Empower individuals to reintegrate successfully into their home workplace with ongoing support.

Qualifications

- Educational Background: A certificate or diploma in counselling, social work, or a related field from a recognized institution is preferred, or equivalent experience.
- Cultural Awareness: Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures and healing practices, including the seven sacred teachings.
- Lifestyle:



Maintain a minimum of one (1) year of clean, healthy, and sober living. Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy coping strategies and the ability to manage emotions effectively in stressful situations.
- Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
- Driver’s License: Must have a valid Class 5 driver license minimum, with willingness to obtain a Class 4 driver license within six months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting staff in their duties.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with our Relatives In Recovery and colleagues professionally and empathetically.
- Organizational Skills: Efficient in managing documentation and scheduling to assist with program logistics.
- Cultural Competence: Understanding of, and respect for, Indigenous healing methods and cultural practices.
- Confidentiality: Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.

Indigenous Trauma-Informed Practices

- Cultural Humility: Approach with a willingness to learn and understand Indigenous values, customs, and shared histories.
- Safety and Trust: Contribute to creating a safe,



respectful environment where our Relatives In Recovery feel heard and supported.

Indigenous Gender-Based Informed Practices

- Cultural Respect: Acknowledge that gender-based experiences are deeply connected with their cultural identity.
- Safety and Trust: Address the diverse gender identities and roles within Indigenous communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Intake and Orientation:
- Assist the Intake & Aftercare Specialist in conducting luggage/bag searches and welcoming Relatives In Recovery to the Lodge. Assist with providing them a tour of the building, introducing them to staff, and assigning them their rooms and bedding.
- Assist with intaking list of prescribed medications. Place in secure lockers. Fill in medication charts.
- Help distribute materials and ensure Relatives In Recovery are informed about Medicine Lodge policies and procedures.

- Assist with Assessments and Planning:

- Support the Intake & Aftercare Specialist in collecting data and inputting into client files that will aid the Treatment Counsellors in conducting comprehensive client assessments and developing treatment plans once Relatives In Recovery enter the treatment program.
- Assist in identifying Relatives’ strengths, needs, and risk assessments.

- Relatives In Recovery (Client) Engagement:

- Assist the group facilitator in group meetings as needed; to help record attendance, tend to clients’ needs if the topic matter is too sensitive, helping with group activities, et al.
- Participate in cultural activities, ceremonies, and workshops to support participant engagement and healing. Assist in co-facilitati

📌 Recovery Coach (Canada)
🏢 Nelson House Medicine Lodge
📍 Canada