Children's Wellness Worker

2 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Full time

**Reposted Position**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Children’s Wellness Worker is responsible for developing and implementing programs and services that target at-risk/high risk children and youth (ages 7-15) and their families, through provision of community-based activities and services that are culturally appropriate and complement existing services. Programming may include: prevention education, health promotion, peer helping, early intervention, aftercare, and therapeutic interventions such as healing circles and counselling, as well as intake, screening, assessment and case management.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Preferred Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree and / or equivalent work experience with certification to counsel individuals.
- Knowledge of Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy, pertinent legislation and policies including the Ontario Mental Health Act, the Child and Family Service Act, the Adoption Act, the Young Offender’s Act including knowledge of family violence.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Effective crisis intervention skills; ability to provide individual / family counselling.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and deliver educational and prevention workshops.
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with mínimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate and Safe Food Handling certification is an asset.
- A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation.

**Submission Date**: Friday, January 3, 2025
**Salary**: $48,000 / annum

Please submit resume with three (3) references to the:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 North Cumberland Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7

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**The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.**
**Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.**
**Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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