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Indigenous Wellness Program Lead

2 months ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Providence Health Care Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and culturally sensitive Indigenous Wellness Program Lead to join our team at Providence Health Care. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Indigenous clients receiving care at our organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning and scheduling of Indigenous Wellness programming activities as part of substance use care services for clients across different PHC sites.
  • Directly deliver Indigenous wellness programming, as well as host and support sessions with guest speakers.
  • Maintain the cultural knowledge needed to lead or support the delivery of Indigenous cultural activities.
  • Coordinate space bookings, materials, supplies, and guest speakers related to Indigenous wellness programming.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with other program staff within PHC Substance Use care teams and the Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation Team.
  • Schedule, support, and compensate guest speakers appropriately.
  • Gather and summarize evaluation feedback from clients regarding programming to inform ongoing work.
  • Offer guidance or expertise related to Indigenous wellness programming and approaches to other care providers as needed.
  • Handle and document minor expenses related to programming.
  • Report on activities and achievements of the Indigenous wellness programming work.
Requirements
  • A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in related fields such as health, social work, or education.
  • Three to five years of knowledge and experience in culturally-grounded, Indigenous health and wellness promotion work.
  • Preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of substance use and recovery-related issues, including drug policy and harm reduction.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety principles and approaches.
  • Knowledge of person-centered and trauma-informed care approaches.
  • Knowledge of the healthcare and social supports systems.
  • Experience with program activity development.
  • Excellent organizational skills with experience in scheduling and coordination work.
  • Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
  • Strong relationship building skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and resolve conflict in a good way.
  • Ability to problem-solve in time-sensitive situations.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work in partnership with Indigenous communities, organizations, and individual Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
  • Self-directed and able to work independently.
  • Ability to lead group physical wellness sessions (e.g., stretching, chair exercises) is an asset.
  • Proven ability to work well under pressure, either related to deadlines or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Ability to operate related equipment, including computer hardware and software.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to travel to different PHC sites in the Vancouver area to deliver programming.