Holistic Coordinator

Onion Lake Health Board Inc.; Onion Lake; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Holistic Coordinator at Onion Lake Health Board Inc. leads holistic wellness initiatives, integrating Indigenous teachings, ceremonies, and land-based healing to support individuals and families across homes, schools, and communities.

The role emphasizes culturally grounded care, collaboration with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and traditional healers, and ensures quality service delivery in line with organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in human services or counselling.
• 3-5 years in case management, counselling, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to courteously and respectfully assist clients, families, and community while upholding privacy.
• Strong leadership, staff management, and teambuilding skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Onion Lake Cree Nation Traditional Protocols, practices, and ceremonies.
• Two years as “Oskapewis” with Onion Lake Cree Nation.
• Training in ASIST, CISM, and Mental Health First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain ethical relationships with staff, management, the community, clients, and families through a supportive and understanding manner.
• Manage referrals and maintain accurate, up-to-date client files, including case notes and required documentation.
• Coordinate and supervise holistic programming and services with the Holistic Team.
• Provide ongoing supervision and case management support to staff.
• Collaborate with Onion Lake department programs and partnering organizations.

Education

Diploma and/or Certificate in Human Services and/or Counselling

Job description

Holistic Coordinator – Onion Lake Health Board Inc.Skip to content * Home* Administration* Covid 19* Programs & Services* Projects* Governance* Community FeedbackPosition titleHolistic CoordinatorDescriptionThe Holistic Coordinator works under the direction of the Cultural Manager and Mental Health Clinical Manager and is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of holistic programs and services. The Coordinator ensures quality service delivery, staff supervision, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The role promotes culturally grounded, therapeutic, and holistic approaches to wellness by incorporating Indigenous teachings, ceremonies, traditional medicines, and land-based healing practices. The Coordinator also works collaboratively with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, traditional healers, and program staff to ensure individuals and families of all ages receive appropriate outreach, peer support, healing, and navigation services within their homes, schools, and communities.Responsibilities• Build and maintain ethical relationships with staff, management, the community, clients, and families through a supportive and understanding manner. • Manage referrals and maintain accurate, up-to-date client files, including case notes, required documentation, forms and electronic records in accordance with Agency procedures. • Collect information about client(s) and the community through interviews, observation, and assessment(s). • In conjunction with the Clinical/Cultural manager, ensure that weekly case reviews are done. • Provide on-going supervision and case management support. • To coach and mentor the Holistic team. • Collaboration with various Onion Lake department programs and partnering organizations. • To facilitate monthly case supervision and participate in weekly case management team meetings. • To ensure the traditional/clinical assessments and treatment plans are implemented. • To provide mentoring to all age groups in collaboration with the Healing and Wellness staff. • Monitor client(s) by doing regular home visits, wellness checks, and/or office appointments. • To provide assessments, case planning, and individual treatment plans for each client. • Develop a yearly prevention program in collaboration with the “Community Enhancement Worker.” • Coordinate, plan and schedule weekly programming in collaboration with the Holistic Team, ensuring activities are reflected on the Wellness Shared Calendar. • Ensure the development and facilitation of “Traditional Parenting” to the community in collaboration with other service providers (OLFS, Health, Education, Social Development and Justice). • Ensure the Development and facilitation of a youth mentoring program in collaboration with the “Community Enhancement Worker”, Education, and Recreation. • Provide co-presentations on traditional teachings following Onion Lake Cree Nation protocols to client(s) and community at large. • Function as a liaison and/or advocate to other mainstream services providers. • Ensure clients have access to both traditional and contemporary treatment approaches. • Support staff and client(s) by attending and coordinating family circles, healing circles, talking circles, and/or mediation at client’s request. • Provide Agency’s ceremonial supplies (cloth, tobacco) following Agency’s protocol at client’s request. • Provide Agency’s medicinal herbs as per protocol at client’s request.Qualifications• Diploma and/or Certificate in Human Services and/or Counselling. • 3-5 years in case management, counselling, or a related field is preferred. • Demonstrated ability to courteously and respectfully assist clients, family members and the community with genuine care and concern while upholding and preserving their privacy. • Sound leadership, staff management, and teambuilding skills. • High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. • Politically and culturally sensitive. • High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning. • Two years as “Oskapewis” with Onion Lake Cree Nation. • Knowledge of the Onion Lake Cree Nation Traditional Protocols, practices, and ceremonies. • Training in ASIST, CISM, and Mental Health First Aid.Contacts**Deadline Date: November 26, 2026** Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interested applicants, who meet the qualifications as listed above, must submit: 1. Cover letter 2. Current resume with dates specified 3. LIST of three current references with phone numbers 4. Vulnerable Sector Check/Clear Criminal Record Check 5. Drivers Abstract **Attention to:** Human Resources Office Phone: [phone] ext. 2275Fax: [phone]E-Mail: [e-mail]: PO Box 70 Onion Lake, SK S0M 2E0Hiring organizationEmployment TypeFull-time