Cultural Wellness Worker

2 days ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Lutheran Community Care Centre Full time

**Vacancies**:2 FTE

**Term**: 24 months

**Job Title**: Cultural Wellness Worker - Thunder Bay

**Position Summary**:
The Cultural Wellness Worker engages with at-risk and vulnerable Indigenous young adults with mental health concerns and a developmental disability. The Cultural Wellness Worker 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:

- Core or basic skills (i.e., personal hygiene, health & wellness, numeracy, literacy);
- Independent living skills (i.e., managing a household, budgeting, booking and attending appointments, dealing with correspondence); and,
- Social skills (i.e., interpersonal skills, managing disagreements or disputes, developing self-confidence, and build social networks).

The position 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 Cultural Wellness Worker 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.

**Required 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
- A genuine respect for and knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, and community
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflict and crisis situations
- Familiarity with other community sectors and services and a demonstrated aptitude for broad exploration of new and unique means of attaining goals is required
- Demonstrated ability to relate to individuals with a developmental disability and their families with sensitivity and respect.
- Experience providing direct training and support to individuals with a developmental disability.
- Valid Drivers’ License with acceptable abstract, reliable vehicle, appropriate insurance.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to young adults with a developmental disability and severe mental health concerns.
- Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history and culturally focused resources available to individuals.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- The ability to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree or French is considered an asset.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check, Physical Examination report, Conflict of Interest declaration and Oath of Confidentiality.
- Possession of a valid driver's license, use of a vehicle and appropriate insurance coverage is required.
- Normal hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and evening and/or weekend flexibility may be required dependent upon client needs.

**Main Competencies Required**
- A person-centred approach to facilitation, ability to focus the discussion on the support needs and priorities of the individual.
- Establishes trust and communicates respect.
- Provides timely, value-added feedback.
- Professional communication: demonstrate Integrity through work ethic, personal accountability, professional image, and ethical behavior in all written or spoken communication.
- Communication with people receiving service will be clear, appropriate, and respectful considering the goals, limitations, and boundaries of the helping relationship.
- Maintain excellent daily communication with team members and Supervisor.
- Adaptable personality allowing you to both see a situation for what it is and what it can become. When facing a challenge, you are able to see the full picture. You can acknowledge imperfections while also seeing opportunities.
- Values cultural inclusiveness with the ability to establish purposeful relationships and networks with local Indigenous, community, groups and service providers.

**Responsibilities**:

- Help individuals explore opportunities for traditional healing that focuses on the connection with family, community, spirituality and nature.
- Maintain knowledge of developmental disabilities, mental health and associated community resources/services available to Indigenous young adults with mental health concerns.
- Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of Indigenous young adults with mental health concerns. Activities may include healthy peer interactions, one-to-one support or group facilitation.
- Create opportunities for learning that are inclusive; involve people supported and other service sectors.
- Help people identify their life skills training goal. Ensure goals are specific, measurable, attain

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