Indigenous Community Support Worker

Island Health; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks an Indigenous Support Worker to provide coaching, advocacy, and life skills training to clients with substance use challenges. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Community Social Services and at least two years of experience working with Indigenous communities, delivering culturally safe care. This role emphasizes trauma-informed practices and promoting positive change for clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience with Indigenous community.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Guardianship Act.
• Understanding of Indigenous health issues and needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide life skills training and coaching.
• Advocate and support clients experiencing substance use.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Client demand prioritization

Harm reduction practice

Problem-solving

Teaching life skills

Culturally sensitive service delivery

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Post-secondary education in counselling skills training

Job description

A healthcare provider in British Columbia seeks an Indigenous Support Worker to provide coaching, advocacy, and life skills training to clients with substance use challenges. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Community Social Services and at least two years of experience working with Indigenous communities, delivering culturally safe care. This role emphasizes trauma-informed practices and promoting positive change for clients.