Aftercare Worker (Case Management - Health & Wellness Support)

Summary:

The Aftercare Worker will provide culturally informed, one on one support to individuals who have completed treatment programs and are reintegrating into the Georgina Island First Nation community. This role ensures clients receive ongoing assistance in stabilizing their health, wellness and social circumstances by helping them access holistic community support. The Aftercare Worker will use a case management approach, engaging clients, families and service providers to create personalized, goal-oriented support plans that promote long-term recovery and well-being.

General Description of Duties:

· Work with treatment centres, detox centres with discharge planning and care coordination.

· Connect clients with community services such as health care, mental health support, addiction services, housing, employment cultural resources and other wellness programs.

· Support clients in cultivating life skills and coping strategies that reinforce recovery and wellness.

· Collaborate closely with community-based resources, Elders, traditional healers, families, clinical teams and external agencies as appropriate.

· Document progress, maintain confidential records, and track outcomes in alignment with privacy and data protection policies.

· Advocate for clients and help address barriers to accessing community supports.

· Promote cultural safety and uphold the values and traditions of the Georgina Island First Nation.

· Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

· Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Mental Health & Addictions, Crisis Intervention, or related field (Equivalent lived/professional experience will also be considered)

· Experience working with Indigenous communities and/ or facilitating aftercare or reintegration supports.

· Proficiency in Microsoft office

· Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team

· Ability to work independently

· Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle to use for business purposes

· Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check