Men's Wellness & Recovery Support Worker-THARP
About The Position
The Men's Wellness & Recovery Support Worker contributes to the daily wellness, engagement, and stability of residents living at IRC’s Transitional Housing Addictions Recovery Program (THARP) facility. Due to the gender‑specific, culturally grounded, and therapeutic nature of this Indigenous men’s recovery program, including participation in men’s teachings and ceremonies, the need for privacy in non‑co‑ed living spaces, and occasional solo supervision of male residents, this position is restricted to applicants who identify as male. This requirement is recognized as a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR) under applicable human rights legislation to preserve the cultural, safety, and program integrity of gender‑specific services. Working closely with the Coordinator, Inuvik THARP, the Support Worker provides emotional support, assists with resident activities, and helps maintain a structured, safe, and healing environment. This role emphasizes compassionate care, positive communication, and modeling of healthy routines aligned with Inuvialuit values and trauma-informed practice.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
- Certifications in First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and WHMIS (or willingness to obtain).
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of experience in a support, shelter, or wellness program environment.
- Experience working with Indigenous or northern communities is an asset.
- Identify as male (recognized as a bona fide occupational requirement).
Responsibilities
- Provides emotional support to residents.
- Assists with resident activities.
- Helps maintain a structured, safe, and healing environment.
- Models healthy routines aligned with Inuvialuit values and trauma-informed practice.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Professional Development
- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Travel medical insurance
- Sick leave
- Long-term disability
- Employee and family assistance program
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with IRC matching contributions up to 5% of annual salary
- 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
