Indigenous Health Specialist

1 month ago


Fort Simpson, Canada Government of Northwest Territories Full time

Job Information

This role is primarily based in a school setting and operates on a school year calendar. However, to meet the needs of children and youth, other work locations may include on-land camps, student/family homes, or other community locations as needed. The incumbent ensures that traditional ways of knowing, being, and doing are followed and meets the individual needs of the child, youth, and family.

The Indigenous Health and Wellness Elder provides direct student care, including listening and sharing traditional knowledge. They advise and collaboratively deliver language and cultural programming and participate in school-wide initiatives to create cultural safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Knowledge of and/or ability to acquire and apply knowledge of Northwest Territories services and supports, as well as relevant legislation.
  • Awareness of the impacts of colonization and residential schools and ability to reduce barriers for children, youth, and their families.
  • Skills relating to child and youth health and wellness services, including direct, front-line service delivery.
  • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner to optimize wrap-around service delivery.

Qualifications

  • Extensive traditional knowledge; a diploma in counselling/education or social work, and one (1) year of experience working with children and youth in a school or counselling setting.
  • Equal combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Working with Us

The Government of Northwest Territories recognizes the importance of Indigenous health and wellness in supporting the health and well-being of children and youth. We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive work environment that values the knowledge and traditions of Indigenous peoples.



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