Indigenous Health

1 month ago

Fort Simpson, Canada Government of Northwest Territories Full time

Job Information

This position is based primarily in the school and works on a school year calendar, however in order to align with the needs of children and youth, other worksite locations may include on­the-land camps, student / family homes, or other appropriate community locations. The incumbent ensures that traditional ways of knowing, being and doing are followed and are meeting the individual need of the child, youth and family. The Indigenous Health and Wellness Elder provides direct student care including listening and sharing of traditional knowledge, advises and collaboratively delivers language and cultural programming, and participate in school wide initiatives to create cultural safety. The Indigenous Health and Wellness Elder, is part of a team that collaborates with other community services which could include school principals, teachers, regional coordinators, Child Youth Care Counsellors, Social Workers, Nurses, Physicians, Community Health Representatives, RCMP, probation, Victim Services, and local Indigenous and Non­Government Organizations to provide a comprehensive, person and family centered approach to care. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
• Knowledge of and/ or the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of Northwest Territories services and supports, as well as relevant legislation (Child and Family Services Act, Health Information Act, Mental Health Act; Education Act).
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply awareness of the impacts of colonization and residential schools and to reduce barriers for children youth and their families.
• Skills relating to child and youth health and wellness services including direct, front line service delivery through non-judgmental listening, and offering of traditional knowledge.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner to optimize wrap around service delivery.
• Ability to provide advice to students, educators, principals, other school staff, regional staff, and CYCCs.
• Ability to provide leadership and expertise in the implementation of culture and language programming.
• Knowledge of the signs of violence, abuse, mental illness and addictions
• Ability to work effectively in a cross cultural setting including with community members impacted by colonization and residential schools.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: 
Extensive traditional knowledge; a diploma in counselling / education or social work, and one (1) year of experience working with children and youth in a school or counselling setting.
Equal combinations of education and experience will be considered. 

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