Coordinator – Cultural Wellness

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan and insurance

Fitness reimbursement program

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority is seeking a Coordinator – Cultural Wellness to lead trauma-informed health and cultural support services for children, youth and families in Sioux Lookout District.

You will collaborate with the Anishinaabewaadiziwin Team and Elders to deliver culturally safe programs, plan land-based activities, and coordinate ceremonies and teachings. This role requires travel to communities and a deep understanding of First Nations priorities.

Qualifications

• First Nations ancestry preferred as per OHRC Part II.
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialect in the Sioux Lookout district.
• Knowledge of the people, culture, language, and health priorities of the First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout District.
• Health-related credential (certificate/diploma/degree) or Indigenous learning.
• Two years of related work experience.
• Experience providing training in First Nation topics.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to communities.
• Understanding of serving culturally diverse populations and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Work with Anishinaabewaadiziwin Team and Elders to align actions with culture and First Nations values.
• Provide cultural and trauma-informed training to SLFNHA employees and clients.
• Plan and coordinate trauma-informed, age-appropriate emotional and cultural support services for children, youth and families.
• Coordinate land-based activities for different age groups, promoting family support rooted in traditional values.
• Organize gatherings, ceremonies, and access to traditional teachings and emotional support by Elders.
• Support family-based approaches and traditional teachings in healing processes.
• Coordinate group-based cultural counseling and support grounded in First Nations healing practices.
• Assist clients in navigating cultural and spiritual resources within their community or SLFNHA services.
• Conduct educational workshops and community outreach on cultural awareness and healing practices.
• Maintain accurate confidential client records and reports per SLFNHA policies.
• Participate in meetings, training, and professional development; support crisis intervention with trauma-informed, culturally safe approach.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in health-related field and/or Indigenous learning

Job description

Internal/External Posting
This posting is to fill a current vacancy
Reference Number: COORD001637 If applying by email, indicate the reference number in the subject line

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent (2)
Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Rate of Pay: Annual $ $62,867 – $84,442/ Hourly $34.542 – $46.397
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Summary
The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority Coordinator will be an integral member, primary resource and a knowledge keeper who will plan and coordinate the delivery of trauma-informed health and cultural support services with a focus on children, youth and families, both on-reserve and off-reserve.

In collaboration with Anishinaabewaadiziwin Team, the Coordinator will work to integrate activities that align with Pimatisiwin [Way of Life] model which delivers culturally safe, trauma informed, mental health and wellness and cultural support services to clients serviced by SLFNHA. This includes coordinating cultural programming specific to different age-groups promoting cultural identity, youth mentorship and programming such as, sports-based and land-based activities, life path teachings, sharing circles and counselling services. Under the direction of the Director, the Coordinator will work with the healing and wellness team to ensure the clients have opportunities for skills development, and cultural knowledge through life path teachings and land-based practices.

Accountability
The Coordinator – Cultural Wellness is accountable to the Manager – Anishinaabewaadiziwin

Qualifications

• Persons of First Nations ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment)
• Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialect in the Sioux Lookout district.
• Knowledge of the people, culture, language, and the health priorities of the First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout District.
• A certificate, diploma, or degree in a health-related field and/or Indigenous learning but experiential equivalent could be accepted as determined by SLFNHA.
• Two years of related work experience or experience deemed acceptable by SLFNHA.
• Previous experience providing training preferably in First Nation traditional and cultural topics.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel into the communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in, serving culturally diverse populations; knowledgeable of First Nations’ people, history, culture, health priorities and social issues.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment.
• Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, health priorities, geographic realities and social conditions with remote First Nations communities.
• Demonstrates practical and historical knowledge of intergenerational trauma, stress and cultural repression and contemporary issues facing First Nations people.
• Experience in wholistic approaches to care.
• A strong understanding and working knowledge of trauma informed care.
• Ability to complete the duties of the position on a regular basis.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Works closely with Anishinaabewaadiziwin Team and Elders to ensure that ‘how we do things’ is consistent to the culture and values of the First Nations people and the communities we serve.
• In collaboration with Anishinaabewaadiziwin team provide cultural and trauma informed training to employee’s and clients of SLFNHA.
• In collaboration with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and traditional practitioners; plan and coordinate trauma-informed, age appropriate emotional and cultural support services with a focus on children, youth and families.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate land-based activities specific to different age groups, including children, youth and families; promoting family support rooted in traditional values and teachings.
• In collaboration with the Anishinaabewaadiziwin Team, organize, and facilitate gatherings, ceremonies, and access to cultural guidance such as traditional teachings and emotional support by Elders, and Knowledge Keepers.
• Support family-based approaches, traditional teachings in healing processes
• Coordinate group-based cultural counseling and support, grounded in First Nations worldviews and healing practices.
• Assist clients in navigating cultural and spiritual resources within their community or through SLFNHA services.
• Conduct educational workshops, and community outreach initiatives to promote cultural awareness, understanding of cultural healing and wellness practices.
• In collaboration with cultural support staff and Elders, support the delivery of culturally relevant workshops and training opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and reports in accordance with SLFNHA policies.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Support crisis intervention as appropriate, using a trauma-informed and culturally safe approach.
• Promote awareness and understanding of First Nations healing practices among service providers and community members.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged usage of keyboard and mouse
• Prolonged exposure to computer screens
• Preapproved overtime as required

The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe. We value respect, relationships, culture, equality and fairness. Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full-Time employees:

• Health and dental benefits
• Competitive time off plans that increase with years of service
• Pension plan & comprehensive insurance coverage
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Professional development opportunities
• Relocation assistance

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Self-identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at:

Human Resource Department
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

No resumes received after application deadline will be accepted.
SLFNHA wishes to thank all applicants in advance.
However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at www.slfnha.com
SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children's Fund. To find out more, visit www.mikinakoos.com