Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator

Scugogfirstnation; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 5,459,000 - 6,256,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation seeks a Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator to lead holistic health programs with a primary focus on mental health, addictions, and community wellness. The role supports individuals, families, and the community using culturally grounded, trauma-informed approaches that integrate Indigenous teachings with Western models.

The Coordinator collaborates with internal departments and external partners to ensure equitable access to high-quality supports, promoting

Qualifications

• College diploma in social services required.
• Bachelor's in Social Work preferred.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers in good standing preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related work in mental health, addictions, or community services.
• Understanding Indigenous worldviews, teachings, and healing practices and ability to integrate them into programs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and strengths-based supports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate holistic health programs for MSIFN focusing on mental health, addictions, and overall wellness.
• Provide trauma-informed mental health supports including counselling, workshops, outreach, and home visits with Indigenous practices.
• Conduct intake and ongoing assessments; develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate referrals, navigation, advocacy, and networking with internal/external supports.
• Deliver addiction-related services including early intervention, assessment, and aftercare.
• Design and deliver prevention initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles and community resilience.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and administrative records.

Skills

Mental health

Addictions intervention

Counselling

Assessment

Case management

Documentation

Communication

Planning & organization

Education

College Diploma in Social Services

Bachelor of Social Work

OCSW registration eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

• Use your knowledge and understanding of Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator skills in representing our community's members
• Receive a competitive hourly wage of $39.63-$45.41
• Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of theMississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

Aboutthe Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is a strong, vibrant, and progressive Indigenous community that is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from the heart of Toronto. Located nearby to the rural community of Port Perry, MSIFN has the benefits of small-town living while having close proximity to urban areas. As part of the Anishinabek Nation and signatories to the Williams Treaties and other pre-confederation treaties, MSIFN is extremely proud of our Indigenous culture and long history of protecting our Aboriginal and Treaty rights. As owners of the Great Blue Heron Casino and creators of the Noozhoo Nokiiyan Economic Development Limited Partnership, MSIFN has an entrepreneurial spirit and expectation for excellence. We encourage team members to be professional, flexible, dynamic, team players, who have a self-starting attitude and respect for all employees in the workplace. While working within clear lines of authority, MSIFN requires someone who can bring out the best in those who surround them. We are a busy First Nation, with many capital projects and opportunities ahead. The community and workplace are led by an elected Council of 5 (a Chief and four Councillors) and a Senior Management Team led by the First Nation Manager and including Managers from Operations, Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Health and Social Services. We value the hard work of our entire workforce and support them with a culture of collaboration and respect.

For more information about our vibrant community please visit our homepage by clicking here.

DUTIES:

The Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator is responsible for the planning, delivery, coordination, and evaluation of holistic health programs and services for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN), with a primary focus on mental health, addictions, and overall community wellness. This role supports individuals, families, and the broader community through culturally grounded, trauma-informed approaches that integrate Indigenous teachings, values, and traditional healing practices alongside Western service models. The Coordinator works collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure the community has equitable access to high-quality, culturally responsive supports that promote well-being, resilience, and self-determination.

• Mental Health, Wellness & Cultural Supports: Provide holistic, trauma-informed mental health supports through counselling, workshops, outreach, and home visits while integrating Indigenous teachings, values, traditional healing practices, and cultural supports including Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community resources.
• Client Assessment & Counselling: Conduct intake and ongoing assessments with individuals, families, and groups to identify needs, strengths, risks, and appropriate interventions; provide individual and group counselling using strength-based and client-centered approaches.
• Service Planning & Case Management: Develop, implement, monitor, and coordinate individualized wellness, care, and treatment plans that support long-term healing, stability, continuity of care, and collaboration with service providers.
• Referrals, Navigation & Advocacy: Connect clients with internal and external supports, including health, legal, housing, and financial resources; assist clients in navigating complex service systems; and provide advocacy, mediation, and referrals to reduce barriers to service.
• Addictions Intervention & Aftercare: Deliver and coordinate addiction-related services, including early intervention, assessment, counselling, treatment referrals, and aftercare support, ensuring intake and referrals align with MSIFN policies, procedures, and funding requirements.
• Prevention & Health Promotion: Design and deliver primary and secondary prevention initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles, mental wellness, community resilience, cultural continuity, and individual, family, and community well-being.
• Partnerships & Community Engagement: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Indigenous organizations, service providers, educational institutions, government agencies, internal departments, and community resources to enhance coordinated service delivery.
• Documentation, Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case notes, client files, statistics, program reports, budgets, expenditures, requisitions, financial records, and funding reports in compliance with privacy legislation and organizational requirements.
• Organizational Support: Participate in meetings, training, case conferences, community events, and organizational initiatives, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
  

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College Diploma in Social Services is required; Bachelor of Social Work is preferred.
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers in good standing, or eligibility and willingness to obtain registration, is preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of related work experience in mental health, addictions, or community services.
  • Minimum 5 years total overall work experience.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous worldviews, teachings, ceremonies, and healing practices, with the ability to respectfully integrate these into program design and service delivery.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of mental health and addictions issues, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and aftercare approaches, with the ability to deliver trauma-informed, strengths-based supports.
  • Ability to conduct holistic client assessments, evaluate complex situations, identify risks and supports, and develop appropriate care plans.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work respectfully with individuals, families, community members, leadership, and service providers in supportive and high-stress situations.
  • Ability to build trust, maintain professional boundaries, and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with external partners.
  • Strong planning, organization, documentation, budgeting, reporting, and administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related digital or case management systems.
  • Valid driver's license and $1M liability insurance.
  • CPIC/VSS acceptable to position upon conditional offer.
  • Experience working with a First Nation or Indigenous organization is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge, understanding, and respect for Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings, and community dynamics is considered an asset.
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, as deemed appropriate by the hiring panel, will also be considered.