Community Wellness Worker

Ontario Native Women's Association; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community organization is seeking a dedicated Community Wellness Worker to enhance local programming aimed at reducing family and community violence. This role involves implementing awareness campaigns, facilitating community events, and promoting healthy lifestyles through culturally relevant approaches. You will play a crucial part in fostering a safe and supportive environment for families and communities. If you are passionate about community wellness and making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate local programs to reduce family and community violence.
• Implement awareness campaigns in schools and community events.
• Promote healthy lifestyles through culture-based programming.

Job description

Community Wellness Worker Responsibilities

The Community Wellness Worker is responsible for developing, providing, facilitating, and/or coordinating a variety of local programming related to:

1. Reducing or preventing family and community violence.
2. Implementing community-based family violence awareness and prevention education campaigns or activities in local settings (i.e. schools) or at local community events (i.e. Pow-Wows and health fairs).
3. Implementing the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy at the local level to reduce family violence.
4. Promoting healthy lifestyles through culture-based programming and healing.