Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator
1 month ago
Job Summary:
The University of Waterloo is seeking an Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator to support the mental health and wellness of Indigenous students. This role will provide individual and group wellness programs and services, as well as traditional healing and wellness practices.
Responsibilities:- Provide individual appointments with students to identify their goals and create a care plan
- Conduct risk of harm assessments
- Support students with navigating and accessing health and mental health services on and off campus
- Provide support before, during and after appointments where appropriate
- Help connect students with cultural community on and off campus
- Facilitate and coordinate the delivery of traditional healing and wellness programs and services with individual students or with groups
- Responding to students in crisis
- Clinical case notes and report writing
- Discharge planning and referral completion
- Design, facilitate and evaluate seminars sessions on various topics related to Indigenous wellness
- Design, facilitate and evaluate training to student leaders and other key stakeholders across campus on various topics, including well-being or culturally specific wellness workshops such as medicine wheel teachings
- The partnership for the mental health, health and wellness, well-being and safety of the campus community includes active collaboration and teaming with a focus on client issues of shared concern
- Attend a minimum of monthly supervision meetings with Manager, Counselling Services
- Attend a minimum of one monthly meeting per month with consultant from Indigenous community on campus, as assigned by OIR
- A bachelor's degree in social work, social development studies, or related field
- Trained in life promotion or crisis intervention strategies
- Theoretical and/or practical training in case management and support coordination
- Theoretical and/or practical training in group facilitation and/or leading traditional healing circles
- The successful candidate will be First Nations, Metis, or Inuit with lived experience of Indigenous world views, cultures and values and strong ties to First Nations, Metis and/or Inuk (Inuit) communities
- Proven experience relationship-building within Indigenous communities
- Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health crises, connecting clients to resources, & providing mental health support to individuals
- Experience with case management/system navigation models & principles
- Experience with and supportive of traditional healing practices
- Experience in working university or college setting or with post-secondary student population is beneficial and strongly preferred
- Counselling or outreach experience with culturally marginalized, at-risk, Indigenous, and other underrepresented groups
- In-depth knowledge of colonization, Indigenous and Canadian histories, intergenerational trauma in the context of Indigenous people
- Knowledge of the Indian Act
- Knowledge of mainstream health services and community resources, specifically for First Nations, Inuit and Metis programs and services in the Waterloo Region
- Thorough understanding of Indigenous cultures, practices, and ceremonies
- Knowledge of current issues facing Indigenous people
- Skilled in public speaking and educating others on issues facing Indigenous people
- Ability to perform some culturally relevant ceremonies would be an asset
- Familiarity with current research and professional literature pertaining to racial trauma and how it may impact a student's experience, both emotionally and academically
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and organizational skills
- Demonstrated initiative and strong skills in problem solving and decision-making
- Proven ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
- Superior collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills
- Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings, and ceremonies
- Clean and current vulnerable sector police check as a condition of employment
-
Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator
4 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob Title: Indigenous Student Wellness NavigatorJob Summary:The University of Waterloo is seeking an Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator to support the mental health and wellness of Indigenous students. This role will provide individual and group wellness programs and services, as well as traditional healing and wellness practices for Indigenous...
-
Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator
4 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob Title: Indigenous Student Wellness NavigatorJob Summary:The University of Waterloo is seeking an Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator to support the mental health and wellness of Indigenous students. This role will provide individual and group wellness programs and services, as well as traditional healing and wellness practices for Indigenous...
-
Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator Position
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob DescriptionThe University of Waterloo is seeking an Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator to support the mental health and wellness of Indigenous students. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct individual and group wellness programs and services, as well as traditional healing and wellness practices for Indigenous students.Key...
-
Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator Position
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob SummaryThe University of Waterloo is seeking an Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator to support the mental health and wellness of Indigenous students. This role will provide direct individual and group wellness programs and services, as well as traditional healing and wellness practices.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Indigenous students with navigating...
-
Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator Position
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking an Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator to join our team at the University of Waterloo. This role will provide culturally sensitive mental health support to Indigenous students, promoting their academic success and overall well-being.Key Responsibilities- Provide individual and group wellness programs and services to Indigenous...
-
Indigenous Student Wellness Navigator Position
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeOverviewThe University of Waterloo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive staff team that reflects our society and student body. To address the unique needs and concerns of Indigenous students, we are seeking an Indigenous candidate with knowledge and experience in mental health and wellness matters related to Indigenous individuals and...
-
Indigenous Wellness Liaison
7 hours ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an Indigenous Wellness Liaison to join our team at the University of Waterloo. This role will provide direct individual and group wellness programs and services, as well as traditional healing and wellness practices for Indigenous Students.
-
Co-op Advisor
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeCo-op Advisor - Student Support SpecialistThe Co-op Advisor - Student Support Specialist is a critical role in supporting students during their co-op experience at the University of Waterloo. This position requires a strong understanding of co-operative education and the ability to develop supportive relationships with students.Support students in building...
-
Co-op Advisor
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob SummaryThe Co-op Advisor - Student Support Specialist is a key role at the University of Waterloo, responsible for providing exceptional support to students during their co-op experience. This position requires a strong understanding of co-operative education and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with students, internal and external...
-
Co-op Student Experience Manager
4 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob Title: Co-op Student Experience ManagerJob Summary:The Co-op Student Experience Manager is a key role in the University of Waterloo's Cooperative Education department. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the co-op student experience, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration and consistency of process...
-
Co-op Student Experience Manager
1 month ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob Title: Co-op Student Experience ManagerJob Summary:The Co-op Student Experience Manager is a key role in the Co-operative Education department at the University of Waterloo. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the co-op student experience, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration and consistency of...
-
Co-op Student Experience Manager
1 month ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob Title: Co-op Student Experience ManagerJob Summary:The Co-op Student Experience Manager is a key role in the Co-operative Education department at the University of Waterloo. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the co-op student experience, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration and consistency of...
-
Co-op Advisor
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob SummaryThe Co-op Advisor is a key support person for students during their co-op experience at the University of Waterloo. This role is responsible for preparing students for co-op success and providing support throughout all recruitment and work terms.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport students during their recruitment term to build job search techniques and...
-
Student Recruitment Specialist
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Great Tiger (KW Edu Consulting) Full timeStudent Recruitment SpecialistWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized Student Recruitment Specialist to join our team at Great Tiger (KW Edu Consulting). The successful candidate will be responsible for advising clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies, answering written and oral inquiries, and assisting in the preparation of brochures,...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada MNP Full timeEmpowering Teams through Financial ExcellenceInspiring innovation and entrepreneurship, our empowered teams thrive in a culture that adapts to change. As a Senior Accountant within our Indigenous EASE Services team, you will combine your passion with purpose to drive financial excellence.About the RoleThis diverse team of professionals seeks a skilled Senior...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada MNP Full timeEmpowering Teams through Financial ExcellenceInspiring innovation and entrepreneurship, our empowered teams thrive in a culture that adapts to change. As a Senior Accountant within our Indigenous EASE Services team, you will combine your passion with purpose to drive financial excellence.About the RoleThis diverse team of professionals seeks a skilled Senior...
-
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team at the University of Waterloo. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communications plans that promote Campus Wellness initiatives and support the overall mission of the University.About the RoleThis is a 13-month term...
-
Student Recruitment Specialist
2 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Great Tiger (KW Edu Consulting) Full timeWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized Student Recruitment Specialist to join our team at Great Tiger (KW Edu Consulting). The successful candidate will be responsible for advising clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies, answering written and oral inquiries, and assisting in the preparation of brochures, reports, and other...
-
Student Recruitment Specialist
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Great Tiger (KW Edu Consulting) Full timeWe are seeking a skilled Student Recruitment Specialist to join our team at Great Tiger (KW Edu Consulting). As a key member of our recruitment team, you will be responsible for advising clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies, answering written and oral inquiries, and assisting in the preparation of brochures, reports, and other materials.Key...
-
Graduate Student Transition Specialist
3 weeks ago
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full timeJob SummaryThe University of Waterloo is seeking a highly skilled Graduate Student Transition Specialist to join our Student Services team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the graduate student experience at our institution.Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain integrated programs to support the successful transition...
