Men's Wellness & Recovery Support Worker, THARP

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation • Inuvik, NT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Men's Wellness & Recovery Support Worker contributes to the daily wellness, engagement, and stability of residents living at IRC’s THARP facility. This position is restricted to applicants who identify as male 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 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. This is a residential-based position focused on maintaining safety, security, and support within a therapeutic housing setting.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a support, shelter, or wellness program environment preferred.
• Certifications in First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and WHMIS (or willingness to obtain).
• Understanding of trauma-informed, and harm-reduction principles.
• Strong interpersonal, observational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during high-stress situations.
• Sound judgment, dependability, and personal integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operation.
• Physically able to lift and transport program supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs) in support of daily operations and activities.
• Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Indigenous or northern communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct day-to-day support to residents, ensuring their emotional and physical needs are met.
• Assist residents with daily living activities such as meals, laundry, cleaning, and personal routines.
• Foster positive relationships and trust with residents through empathy, consistency, and clear boundaries.
• Support residents in understanding and following facility guidelines and curfews.
• Encourage participation in cultural, recreational, and skill-building programs.
• Monitor and report changes in resident behavior or well-being to the Coordinator or Manager.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating structured activities, workshops, and cultural programming.
• Promote engagement in community wellness, cultural teachings, and traditional practices.
• Support group sessions, family visits, and life-skills programs under the direction of the Coordinator, Inuvik THARP Program.
• Ensure residents have access to resources that promote healing and independence.
• Maintain cleanliness and order within resident spaces and communal areas.
• Support meal preparation, food service, and supply inventory.
• Conduct safety checks and report maintenance or operational issues immediately.
• Ensure facility policies and safety standards are always followed.
• Record daily observations, resident updates, and shift activities in logs and reports.
• Participate in shift handovers and staff debriefings.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain consistent, respectful, and effective communication.
• Follow IRC HR Policies, including overtime, standby & callback pay.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with IRC’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policy.
• Remain fit for duty and free from substances while on shift or standby.
• Demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, and compassion in all resident interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Professional Development
• Competitive Benefits package, which includes extended health care; dental care; life, critical illness, and accident insurance; travel medical insurance; sick leave; and long-term disability.
• Wellness Benefits: employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement Benefits: Defined Contribution Pension Plan where IRC matches contributions of up to 5% of annual salary.
• Vacation benefits: 4 weeks of annual vacation time to start.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED