Contract Cultural Wellness Worker
2 months ago
The Cultural Wellness Worker engages with at-risk and vulnerable Indigenous young adults with mental health concerns and a developmental disability. The CWW uses culturally grounded approaches and direct hands-on engagement to promote life skills development and navigate the challenges of independent life. Life skills training and support covers three broad categories:
1. Core or basic skills (i.e., personal hygiene, health & wellness, numeracy, literacy);
2. Independent living skills (i.e., managing a household, budgeting, booking and attending appointments, dealing with correspondence); and,
3. Social skills (i.e., interpersonal skills, managing disagreements or disputes, developing self-confidence, and build social networks).
The CWW provides flexible, mobile and responsive support and engages with people whenever the need arises, whatever their situation, wherever they are in community, and wherever they are within the continuum of service. The CWW networks with the Indigenous community and other service partners to provide opportunities for traditional practices and healing, life skill development for independent living, support positive community connections, and inspire people to build relationships that will improve their overall mental health and wellness.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary degree/diploma in an acceptable Human Service discipline such as Social Work, Social Services, Child and Youth, Indigenous Studies, Mental Health, or a combination of education and experience, is required. A genuine respect for and knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, and community is required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflict and crisis situations are required. Demonstrated ability to relate to young adults with a developmental disability and severe mental health concerns is required. Familiarity with other community sectors and services and a demonstrated aptitude for broad exploration of new and unique means of attaining goals is required. Ability to initiate the helping process with a wide variety of individuals, work co-operatively and effectively with other professionals, and organize self to respond to high work demands is required. Intermediate knowledge of personal computer operation including word processing, data entry, and file management is required. Excellent written, verbal communication, and conflict resolution skills are required. Preference will be given to people who can write or speak Ojibwe or Oji-Cree. Ability to speak French will be considered an asset.
Conditions of Employment:
Successful completion of Police Records Check - Vulnerable Sector screening, Physical Examination report, Conflict of Interest declaration and Oath of Confidentiality is required. A valid driver's license, use of a vehicle and appropriate insurance coverage is required.
**Salary**: $32.55-$35.43 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Automobile allowance
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thunder Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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