002 - Community Wellness Coordinator

Métis Nation; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Métis Nation of Ontario is seeking a Community Wellness Coordinator to support holistic health initiatives and client services. This role involves developing wellness plans, coordinating community activities, and ensuring culturally relevant programming. The ideal candidate will have a background in social services, experience in client management, and strong communication skills. Join us to make a positive impact on the Métis community!

Benefits

Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December

16 paid public and employer holidays

15 paid health & wellness days

Educational incentives

Employee Assistance Plan

Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program

Dell member purchase program

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in client case management.
• 1+ years’ experience hosting workshops or activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Community Wellness program in line with Métis philosophy.
• Facilitate client services and develop wellness plans.
• Coordinate traditional activities and provide education.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree or diploma in social services

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. When defining what MNO culture is, it’s difficult, because of our diverse leadership styles, and the different programs and services offered. What that really means is there is a place for almost everyone under the MNO employer umbrella. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

• Annual paid two- week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• An opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
• Other perks
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Dell member purchase program

About the Role :

The Community Wellness (CW) program supports holistic approaches to promote healthy living, safe communities and the prevention of family violence. The CW program delivers a variety of client participant-based services to individuals, families and children with the primary focus to address their health, healing and wellness concerns. Programming for people of all ages, to ensure culturally vibrant and safe way of life is achievable for everyone. The CW Coordinators assist individuals to identify concerns and develop action plans to address goals, barriers and resolution.

What you will be doing :

• Ensure that Community Wellness program is delivered in the spirit and philosophy of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s Statement of Prime Purpose
• Facilitate client services such as home visiting, service support assessments, referrals, developing a wellness plan, and attend consultations with client.
• Coordinate traditional based activities which involve the specific use or development of traditional Métis knowledge, practices, teachings or services to achieve the objectives of the activity or event.
• Provide education / informing / learning through organized, facilitated or coordinated activities. Participant based activities are group rather than individual activities that are open to a targeted group of people within the community or the community at large.
• Provide education / information related to health and well-being and activities to reduce isolation.
• Determining courses of action for client-driven needs.
• Record client services in the Online Health and Access Tracking System (OHATS).
• Maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to privacy legislation
• Perform Administrative duties, and other duties as instructed by the Program Supervisor
• Financial reporting specific to your program site and budget
• Reflect Métis cultural approaches as a part of the activities and services
• Participate in on-going professional development activities as time and financial resources permit
• Attend training and meetings outside Métis Nation of Ontario working hours
• Fulfill all other responsibilities as determined by management of Community Wellbeing Branch

Qualifications :

• Degree or diploma in social services
• 1 or more years’ experience in client case management
• 1 or more years’ experience hosting workshops or activities for community
• Proficiency with computer programs (Outlook, Excel, Work and PowerPoint)

Requirements :

• Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Ontario and programs offered
• Knowledge of Indigenous programs and services
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Well-developed administrative, organizational and communication skills in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to lift 11.5kg when required
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle are required
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset

AODA Statement

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

Special Services Organization

The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.

AODA Statement

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

Special Services Organization

The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.

The Métis Nation of Ontario uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help in the screening and assessing of applicants within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).