Wellness Coordinator

5 days ago


Indian Brook, Canada Sipekne'katik Band Council Full time

**Employment Opportunity**

**Wellness Coordinator**

**Closing Date: April 19, 2024**

**General Description**:
Under the direction of the Director of Health the mental wellness coordinator is responsible for inspiring and promoting the development of a culture of mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness and resilience in the community.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate the planning and development of mental health & wellness activities for the community and promotes better integration of services for children and families (e.g. health, social services, justice, education, employment, etc.).
- Develop and deliver culturally appropriate and holistic family-focused programs, activities and events to encourage healthy family interactions.
- Organize mental health crisis response in the community as needed.
- Educate community members on suicide awareness and prevention.
- Raise awareness of and promotes safety and injury prevention programs in Sipekne’katik.
- Create a positive warm environment so clients feel safe and comfortable to express themselves.
- Create monthly activity reports that includes monthly and yearly workplans.
- Research trends, funding and new programming opportunities as it pertains to mental health.
- Maintain records of expenditures and budget tracking.
- Other related duties as determined by the supervisor.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in health or social sciences (social work, counselling, community development, health promotion) or related field.
- Other related training/certification considered an asset.
- Experience with mental health and wellness program delivery.
- Experience organizing programs and activities for large groups.
- Experience in crisis response is an asset.
- Experience working in community development is an asset.
- Experience with injury prevention and safety awareness is an asset.
- Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to facilitate Wellness Programs.
- Good inter-personal skills and communication.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision; must be self-motivated and reliable.
- Knowing the issues/concerns in Sipekne’katik First Nation is an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Preference will be given to applicants from a Mi’kmaq First Nations Community.
- Must have a driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
- A criminal records check is required. Having a criminal record is not a determinate factor.
- Must be willing to submit to a background check as they will be working directly with children and families.

**Benefits**:
**Salary**: Based on qualifications and experience. This position comes with a competitive compensation package and a variety of benefits including health, dental, disability and life insurances, an employee & family assistance program and employer pension plan.

*This competition may be used to staff further job opportunities with Sipekne’katik

**Human Resources Department**

**Or**

**Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0**

**Salary**: $43,693.65-$63,157.37 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have any related experience working in a First Nations community?
- Do you self-identify as First Nations? What community are you from?

**Experience**:

- Mental Health & Wellness delivery: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-19



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