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Indigenous Wellness Navigator

2 months ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Woods Homes Full time

Wood\u2019s Homes is seeking a dedicated and passionate Indigenous Wellness Navigator - Youth and Family Counsellor to join our team.

About the Role:

The Indigenous Wellness Navigator - Youth and Family Counsellor will be responsible for ensuring the facilitation and support of quality Indigenous practices for children, families, and communities that are safe, developmentally appropriate, clinically relevant, and culturally sensitive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Has Indigenous cultural knowledge and experience that helps to support the healing journeys of children, families, and communities.
  • Exercises sound judgement when sharing cultural practices and ensures they are relevant to the therapeutic goals of the client/family that are co-created with the clinical team.
  • Appropriately manages the cultural offerings needed and can speak/teach to their relevance.
  • Champions and prioritizes the communication of cultural ceremonial aspects agency wide.
  • Attends Individual Case Plan meetings for review and progress updates.
  • Works effectively with clinical and other front-line staff members to provide a culturally responsible therapeutic milieu.
  • Supports the development and presentation of agency wide trainings and teachings.

Requirements:

  • Has lived experience and self-identifies as an Indigenous person as guided by the constitution of Canada.
  • Has cultural knowledge of many different nations and has (or acquires) the appropriate rites and permissions to share and use teachings that will benefit the clients we serve.
  • Appreciates the cultural differences between Nations and promotes good relations within multiple communities.
  • Comfortable speaking in front of people and sharing positive messages and benefits of connecting to culture.
  • Has ability to connect and support Elders, Knowledge Keepers during ceremonies, and other cultural related engagements.

Education and Experience:

  • Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Nursing, and other relevant Social Sciences (e.g., Psychology) and a minimum of two years related experience.
  • Extensive Indigenous Cultural and Ceremonial Practice Knowledge may be considered in lieu of post-secondary educational requirements.
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
  • Must have a class 5 driver's license and own transportation.
  • Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record Check required upon hire.

About Wood\u2019s Homes:

Wood\u2019s Homes is a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community.