Child and Family Wellness Worker

**St’zuminus First Nation (SFN) Overview**

At Stz’uminus First Nation (SFN), Our mission goes beyond just providing services; we are dedicated to creating a vibrant and thriving community rooted in our rich cultural heritage. We focus on sustainable development, cultural preservation, and economic growth, working hand-in-hand with our members and partners to deliver impactful initiatives that support health, education, and employment opportunities.

Joining SFN means being part of an organization that values tradition while driving progress. Here, you'll contribute to building a self-sufficient and resilient community, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that honors the past while shaping the future, SFN is the place for you.

**Job Title**:Brighter Futures Program Worker
**Salary**: $43,855.06 - $53,252.58 - $62,650.09

**Contract**: Fulltime, Permanent
**Hours**: 4-day work week, Mon - Thurs (36 hrs)
**Location**: Ladysmith, BC

Child and Family Wellness Worker, also known as Brighter Futures Worker is the incumbent for the Brighter Futures Program, a community-based health promotion and ill-health prevention program that promotes health and prevents ill-health through learning-related activities that strive to increase awareness, change attitudes, build knowledge and enhance skills. The mandate of Brighter Futures Program is to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of First Nation children and families by improving the quality of, and access to culturally sensitive wellness services at the community level to help create healthy family and community environments in which children and all community members can thrive. Services that are provided include community mental health, child development, injury prevention,.solvent abuse, parenting skills, healthy babies, health promotions, program coordination, cultural awareness and advocacy and referral.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Mental Health Support**
- Promote the development of healthy communities through community-based Mental Health programs, services and/or activities in collaboration with the Mental Health and Wellness Clinicians (MHWCs).
- Support for Boys and Girls Group - Organize, arrange, prepare and execute mental health programs such as Parent Break and Mom and Tots group including client calls, pick-up and drop-off, arrange and/or prepare meals and ensure appropriate facilitators are hired
- Distribute information and Provide awareness activities on a variety of topics such as depression, family violence and stress management
- Provide advice regarding wellness activities such as a traditional crafts and recreational activities in order to promote the health of the community

**Child Development**
- Ensure that children receive the nurturing they need to reach their potential
- Facilitate the Mom and Tots group
- Activities may include but are not limited to - School-based breakfasts, math learning program, parent-child crafts program, after-school programs, school-based bullying sessions, cultural heritage activities, or toy lending libraries.

**Parenting**
- Promote culturally-sensitive parenting skills
- Plan and implement parenting workshops, parent training programs in collaboration with MHWCs, Daycare and school, and youth workers
- Facilitate the Parent break group
- Run the Nobody's Perfect parenting program
- Facilitate a support group for parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

**Healthy Babies**
- Improve the health and well-being of mothers and babies
- Assist Community Health with the Pre/Postnatal program and education (including breastfeeding, importance of healthy eating, regular medical examination and the avoidance of drugs, alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy.
- Prevent injuries by planning and implementing activities such as first aid training; water, fire and bicycle safety workshops; awareness campaigns and promotion of the use of seat belts and car seats
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES**
- A 2-year diploma or degree in Social Work, Community Health, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Indigenous Studies, or a related field is preferred.
- raining or certification in Mental Health First Aid or Trauma-Informed Care is an asset.

**EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE**
- Experience working in promoting healthy lifestyles
- Experience in Child Development or Early Childhood Programs
- Must be living a lifestyle free of addictions for a minimum of three years
- Must possess a valid BC Driver's License and may be required to use own vehicle (with appropriate insurance) for work purposes.
- Experience working or linking with First Nations communities or other Aboriginal communities.
- Have knowledge of and willingness to actively support traditional healing practices
- Fluency or comprehension of the Hulqui'minum language would be an asset
- Excellent