Community Wellness Worker - Transitional Housing

gov; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Wellness Worker (CWW) provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate wellness and support services to residents of the Tlicho Community Services Agency Edzo Transitional Home. The CWW supports residents and their children as they recover from family violence, build stability, and prepare for independent living.

Working as part of a collaborative team, the CWW delivers front-line wellness support, basic counselling, life-skills programming, cultural activities, safety planning,

Qualifications

• Front-line mental health or wellness support experience valued.
• Ability to work across cultures and with trauma-affected individuals.
• Knowledge of Tłı̨chǫ culture is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed wellness support, basic counselling, safety planning, and referrals to residents and their children.
• Deliver life-skills, wellness, cultural, and family-focused programming.
• Coordinate case management and wraparound supports with TCSA programs and external service providers.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with residents while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support a safe transitional housing environment and respond to crises per established protocols.
• Collaborate with social work, counselling, child and family services, security, and other partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Crisis support

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Community Wellness Worker - Transitional Housing

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometersof Behchoko.

Department Information

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

The Community Wellness Worker (CWW) provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate wellness and support services to residents of the Tlicho Community Services Agency Edzo Transitional Home.

The CWW supports residents and their children as they recover from family violence, build stability, and prepare for independent living. The position provides front-line wellness support, basic counselling, life-skills programming, cultural activities, safety planning, and referrals to community services.

Working as part of a collaborative team, the CWW helps create a safe, respectful, and culturally grounded environment that reflects Tlicho values and promotes healing, family wellness, and self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed wellness support, basic counselling, safety planning, and referrals to residents and their children.
• Deliver life-skills, wellness, cultural, and family-focused programming.
• Coordinate case management and wraparound supports with TCSA programs and external service providers.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with residents while maintaining cultural safety and confidentiality.
• Support a safe and welcoming transitional housing environment, including responding appropriately to crises and following established protocols.
• Work collaboratively with Social Work, Counselling, Child and Family Services, security, and other community partners.

Key Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least one (1) year of experience providing front-line mental health, family violence, community wellness, or related human services in a cross-cultural setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals and families experiencing trauma, crisis, or significant life challenges.
• Knowledge of T¿¿¿ch¿ culture, values, and community-based approaches to wellness is an asset.

Equivalencies may include

• A related certificate in human services and one (1) year of related experience; or
• Two (2) years of directly related experience in mental health, family violence, community wellness, or other human services in a cross-cultural setting.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily based at the Edzo Transitional Home.
• Regular interaction with residents and families who may be experiencing trauma, crisis, or challenging circumstances.
• May involve responding to urgent or complex situations and working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts as required.
• Requires the ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and a calm, respectful approach in a residential setting.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance.For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories. please visit our benefits page or NWT Tourism .

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Tlicho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
NISHIKHONBUILDING, 2nd FLOOR
BOX 419
BEHCHOKONT X0E 0Y0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.