Job Duties The addiction counselor aid supports licensed drug and alcohol counselors in the treatment of clients with substance abuse diagnosis. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, they conduct interviews, assist in therapy groups, observe client behavior, and document progress.

Minimum Education Required

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in a mental health or social work tract preferred.

Minimum Experience Required
High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in a mental health or social work tract preferred.
Previous experience in mental health, substance abuse recovery, or human services is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ability to work in a team required.
Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, must be willing to complete training if there is not experience in this area.
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Considerable knowledge of the concept of disease and addiction.
Familiarity with the philosophy the Red Road and White Bisson.
Understanding and commitment to cultural programming in substance recovery.
Familiarity with and sensitivity to culture and traditions of the Mille Lacs Band.
Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality; familiarity with HIPAA and CR 42.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to write effectively.
Basic computer skills, including Windows and Word.
If in recovery, two years and two letters of support are required.
To complete all tasks and jobs as assigned.
Must have current driver's license, reliable personal transportation, proof of current insurance coverage, and insurability under the Band's auto insurance policy.
Must pass a state background check.
Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Shift First (Day)

Number of Openings 1

Public Transportation Accessible No

Drug Test Required Yes

Compensation $20.00 - $30.00 / Hourly

Postal Code 56401

Job Type Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

20244

Job Benefits

Time With Child (3 hours per child per month);

Community Service (40 hours per year with pay);

401(k) Savings Plan; (21 years of age or older including Part-Time Regular employees)

Auto Mileage (according to federal guidelines);

Bereavement Leave (3 days for the death of each family member as defined further

in the Funeral Leave

Anishinaabe Leave;

Dental Insurance;

Educational Leave (4 hours per week);

Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

Family Leave (FMLA);

Health Insurance;

Holidays;

Jury Duty Leave;

Life Insurance;

Long-Term Disability;

Medical Leave;

Military Leave;

Military Family Leave

Personal Leave;

Short-Term Disability;

Sick Leave;

Supplemental Life Insurance;

Vacation Benefits;

Voting Time Off;.

Vision Insurance

Application Email

MLBHuman.Resources@millelacsband.com

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe jobs

Addiction Counselor Aide (ACA)