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Indigenous Wellness Navigator

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada Woods Homes Full time

About Us

Wood's Homes is a leading mental health organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children, youth, and families. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being, empowering individuals to thrive in their communities.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Indigenous Wellness Navigator - Youth and Family Counsellor to join our team. As a key member of our Community Group Care, Therapeutic Campus-Based Care (TCBC), and Therapeutic Foster Care/Foster Care teams, you will play a vital role in ensuring the facilitation and support of quality Indigenous practices for children, families, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cultural, Clinical, and Milieu Support
    • Provide culturally sensitive support to children, families, and communities, ensuring a safe and developmentally appropriate therapeutic environment.
    • Collaborate with clinical teams to co-create individualized treatment plans that respect and honor Indigenous cultural practices.
    • Develop and implement culturally relevant programs and activities that promote healing and well-being.
    • Champion and prioritize the communication of cultural ceremonial aspects agency-wide.
    • Attend individual case plan meetings for review and progress updates.
    • Work effectively with clinical and other front-line staff members to provide a culturally responsible therapeutic milieu.
  • File Maintenance and Research (Practice-based Knowledge)
    • Support the co-creation of individualized case plans within the admission and assessment phase for all Indigenous children and youth.
    • Comply with record-keeping and file management policies and protocols.
    • Participate actively in supervisory meetings, agency team meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and designated in-service training.
    • Coordinate with programs and management in planning travel outside of the city limits.
    • Communicate regularly with staff teams and supervisor in-person and remotely regarding daily tasks and objective completion.
    • Ensure documentation of practice-based knowledge through various mediums, including electronic.
  • Cultural Leadership, Elder/Ceremony Support, Community Coordination
    • Identify and engage with community, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers to develop and implement culturally relevant programs and activities.
    • Co-facilitate large group teachings and presentations.
    • Model appropriate dress code and professional presentation within the workplace and during community engagements.
    • Be an effective, mature, culturally connected, and appropriate role model for each client in support of their growth and healing journey.
    • Maintain consistent and professional communication with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, staff, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Cultural System Oversight & Communication
    • Create awareness and cultural engagement opportunities amongst stakeholders and facilitate active attendance and participation.

Qualifications

  • Cultural Knowledge and Lived Experience
    • Have lived experience and self-identify as an Indigenous person as guided by the constitution of Canada.
    • Have cultural knowledge of many different nations and have (or acquire) the appropriate rites and permissions to share and use teachings that will benefit the clients we serve.
    • Appreciate the cultural differences between Nations and promote good relations within multiple communities.
    • Be comfortable speaking in front of people and sharing positive messages and benefits of connecting to culture.
    • Have the 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.