Wellness Coordinator/social Worker

2 weeks ago

Squamish, Canada Squamish Nation Full time

**PERMANENT FULL-TIME**POSITION IN SQUAMISH VALLEY**

**CLOSES: Open Until Filled**
- ** Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community**:

- ** Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government**

**Who We Are**:
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.

As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Working as an integral part of the Yúustway Health and Wellness Department, this position reports directly to the Manager, Kaľnúmet Primary Care. The Wellness Coordinator / Social Worker is a registered and experienced clinician who is a valued member of our community-based interdisciplinary health and wellness team. They practice from a place of respect for, and a willingness to learn about, the Squamish worldview that recognizes and honours the values, beliefs and customs of individuals, families and the community, as well as adhering to best practices current to the field of Social Work. Adhering to our integrated service delivery model of care, the incumbent serves clients on the North Shore and in the Squamish Valley and works most closely with the Primary Care and Home and Community Care teams, prioritizing Home and Community Care clients. They also are available to provide some case management support to Community Health and Wellness clients. They collaborate effectively and creatively with all internal Squamish Nation staff and external service providers who are involved with the client’s care, adapting their case management approach accordingly. They communicate with the client’s immediate/extended family, team members, Yúustway’s Elder Advisor, Allied Health Professionals, and community partners to assess client need, and provide and/or coordinate holistic wraparound care for concurrent disorders. The Wellness Coordinator / Social Worker provides crisis/short-term counselling to help stabilize the individual, and then refers out to longer-term counselling. This role places an emphasis on Elder support and outreach, liaises with other Squamish Nation departments, partner Nations, and community supports, helps the client to navigate the relevant systems, and provides advocacy where necessary. We are looking for someone who is flexible, creative, passionate, and who takes a holistic approach to their work, has excellent social work and counselling skills, and will work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team, community and partners. Experience supporting seniors, and 3+ years concurrent disorder experience is essential.

**What You Bring**:

- Combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of, and competency in, Indigenous Cultural Safety and humility, or willingness to learn.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience, and integrity.
- Ability to practice from a strength-based perspective.
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
- Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Able to deliver information with tact and diplomacy.
- Acts ethically and with the highest degree of confidentiality.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
- Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous approaches to healing, including land/water-based healing, as well as alternative approaches to health and wellness, such as mindfulness techniques, are an asset.

**Starting Salary**: $ 86,776 - 99,335 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program.

**Why Work With Us**:
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

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