Client Support Worker

Employment Opportunity

Position:   Client Support Worker

Employment Type:  Casual

Vacancy Status:  Existing Vacancy

Salary: $22.00 per hour

Location:   Benbowopka Treatment Centre, Blind River, ON

Closing Date:   Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Who you are? You are highly motivated individual, with lived experience, willing to support others in a culturally safe environment. 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 skills

Knowledge of Ojibway a definite asset but not a requirement

Be able to take direction and to work within the policies, procedures and philosophy of the Centre

Have a basic knowledge of the addiction, treatment and recovery process

Possess basic supportive counselling skills

Lead a non-abusive lifestyle and provide a positive role model for clients

Ability to work with a minimum of supervision

Capable of handling crisis situations calmly and effectively

Be willing to take further training

Possess initiative, self-discipline, responsibility and reliability

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Basic knowledge of social services and resources in the area served

A healthy, supportive attitude towards clients in recovery

Prepared to work overtime as required

Knowledge and understanding of the population served by the Centre

Possess good work habits such as regular attendance and punctuality

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, as well as independently

Hep B immunization

Why work with us?

Competitive Salary based on experience

Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone)

All travel expenses covered

High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience

Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People

What 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 will 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.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR , a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.

Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.