Cultural Healing Support Worker

5 days ago

Kenora, Canada WNHAC Full time

Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig provides wholistic, primary health care to Indigenous people in Kenora and surrounding First Nation communities through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our client-centered, interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous, and contemporary models of care and use medical and community development concepts.

The Healing Services Team supports people in their healing journeys by listening and sharing the strengths of our Anishinaabe language and ways of life in a safe and comfortable environment. The Healing Lodge supports personal change and healthy living by addressing the root causes and effects of violence, trauma, dysfunction, and addictions. The work of the interprofessional teams is supported by specialized services offered through the Healing Lodge and Hostel programs which are delivered through dedicated facilities. This position works as part of a team to promote individual and community wellness through traditional knowledge exchange and activities.

**NOTE: Traditional practices involving burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar and other cultural protocols occur regularly within our work setting.**

**Qualifications**:

- OSSD or equivalent; some experience working in the health care field an asset;
- demonstrated understanding of wholistic health and well-being; personal experience or strong knowledge of the healing journey and abstinence from mind altering chemicals;
- good organizational, planning and presentation skills;
- demonstrated oral and written communication skills (including computer skills); excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people;
- deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing; ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
- experience working in an Indigenous organization; understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values;
- proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory;
- valid drivers’ license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required;
- criminal records check and current drivers’ abstract required;
- commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements; and positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 22nd, 2024**

Please send resume with covering letter and three references, to:
**Cultural Healing Support Worker**

**Website**: WNHAC.org

**Fax**: (807) 467-8341

**Phone**: (888) MYWNHAC
- We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply._

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