Wellness Worker

Full Time Wellness Worker

Rate of Pay: $ benefits

Schedule= Tuesday - Saturday : 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

SUMMARY:

As a member of Ka-Na-Chi-Hih, the Wellness Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health and addiction supports to youth between the ages of Facilitation of a strength based; trauma informed program will be delivered utilizing a holistic approach. The Wellness Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide prevention, development of treatment plans, complete assessments and referral services to youth in a residential setting. The Wellness Worker is responsible for providing support and supervision during programming, recreational, and cultural activities.

*This position involves a rotating schedule, with shifts that include days, evenings, and nights.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support/guidance, intervention, and facilitate individual and group work;
• Ensure the safety and well being of clients;
• Maintain a high level of communication with the staff;
• Completion of all required documentation, case notes/log books and case filing;
• Complete a screening and risk assessment for suicide and mental wellness status;
• Working knowledge of therapeutic treatment options;
• Working in a case management setting with other service providers, family, and community members in the development of the treatment and discharge planning;
• An ability to appropriately use clinical, diagnostic and treatment planning terminology with clients;
• Knowledge of current trends and ability to apply best practices with clients for addressing the risk factors for youth addictions and mental health needs;
• Medication management;
• Ensuring daily resident schedules and routines are followed by clients;
• Ensure goals and objectives from individualized treatment plans are completed;
• Provide active and aware supervision to all clients during a scheduled shift;
• Ability to draft written documents, which are clear, concise and easy to understand by both professionals and non-professionals
• Responsible for preparing meals and clean up of facility;
• Transportation of clients to appointments and other scheduled activities;
• A sound knowledge of how mental health and addiction issues contribute to and affect Indigenous people;
• Assist clients with daily activities when required;
• Have a sound knowledge of computer applications;
• Experience in working and networking with First Nation people in the local community;
• Maintain confidentiality related to clients at all times;
• All other duties as assigned

ACCOUNTABLITY:

• The Wellness Worker is under the day-to-day Supervision of the Treatment Services Manager with further accountability to the overall performance to the Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid full license and drivers abstract
• Both doses of the COVID-19 immunization
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Ability to speak a NAN language is an asset

Education

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences with 1-2 years of relevant social services experience in a scope of practice or experiences in addictions and mental health; or
• Diploma in Social science with 3-5 years relevant social services experience in a scope of practice or experience in addictions and mental health

Experience

• Practical experience in the social services field is preferred
• Experience in working with Indigenous people, families, and communities

Employees will be eligible for an incentive upon obtaining certification through the Indigenous Certification Board of Canada (ICBOC).

Ka-Na-Chi-Hih values diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We consider all applicants, regardless of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, family status, neurodiversity, or disability.

Accommodations can be arranged throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting Human Resources at

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• Wellness Worker: 1 year (preferred)
• Indigenous communities: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person