NNADP Worker (Drug and Alcohol Counsellor)

A position employed by a majority of First Nation, and some Tribal Council organizations, this position is usually involved in the identification of community priorities as they relate to drug & alcohol; prevention, detection, treatment and aftercare. Delivers substance abuse & alcohol education awareness workshops, executes client assessments and intake for the NNADA Program; develops individual/group recovery case plans. Provides client referral to treatment centres or camps; may be involved in client release planning and provision of aftercare services for clients completing treatment programs.