First Nations Wellness Program Facilitator

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Personal leave days and paid sick time

Employer-matched pension plan

Comprehensive health and dental benefit

On-site parking

Paid professional development

Job summary

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc. is seeking a Wellness Program Facilitator to deliver cultural programming in our Care Homes and Winnipeg, while building strong partnerships with community leadership and organizations.

The role focuses on engaging children, youth and families through culturally relevant activities and wellness initiatives. You will travel to First Nations communities, coordinate resources, manage budgets, and document programs to support holistic wellbeing across the Southeast First

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of direct experience working with children, youth and families.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Hollow Water, part of the Southeast Tribal regions.
• Training and/or professional experience working in child development.
• Knowledge and experience working with our Southeast First Nations communities.
• Strong inter-personal communication skills and able to work as a team.
• Personable and approachable, with the capacity to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to apply a strengths-based approach to working with people with diverse life experiences.
• Ability to plan and facilitate culturally relevant programming/activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of First Nations perspectives, culture, and philosophies.
• Well-developed documentation skills.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be resourceful with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Must have a clear child and adult abuse registry checks, criminal record check with vulnerable sector search and PCC, is required.
• Valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle with a satisfactory driver abstract, is required.
• Various hours based on the needs of children and youth– days, evenings and weekends.
• This position includes regularly scheduled travel to First Nations communities.
• Must be able to travel to the communities as required by car, boat and plane.
• Fluent in Anishinaabemowin would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate culturally relevant programs and resources aimed to promote recreation and wellness amongst First Nations Children and Youth and families.
• Establish positive and effective partnerships with communities, resources and service collaterals on and off reserve.
• Provide notice of programing to all collaterals in a timely fashion.
• Host activities and events that are responsive to community needs and strengths, for the purpose of supporting healthy recreation and community engagement.
• Practice inclusion that includes all community members in events and encourages SAI homes to engage with others at community events.
• Maintain and update Program budget and coordinate the purchase of food and activity related supplies for the team.
• Develop, administer and continue to evolve the program while building positive working relationships with community and partnered organizations.
• Promote health and wellness, which will help children and youth thrive physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
• Work closely with the Running White Wolves Youth Council to engage local community members to help participate in facilitating programs.
• Complete documentation and reports, as required.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Cultural programming

Travel willingness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Child development training/experience

Southeast First Nations communities knowledge

Job description

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc. is seeking a Wellness Program Facilitator to deliver cultural programming in our Care Homes and Winnipeg, while building strong partnerships with community leadership and organizations.

The role focuses on engaging children, youth and families through culturally relevant activities and wellness initiatives. You will travel to First Nations communities, coordinate resources, manage budgets, and document programs to support holistic wellbeing across the Southeast First