Indigenous Cultural Healing & Mental Health Support Worker

NTC; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a full-time Resolution Health Support Worker in Port Alberni to provide cultural and emotional support to residential school survivors and their families. You will plan and facilitate healing sessions, maintain consultations with elders, and support community workers. Preferred candidates have experience with aboriginal people and possess a diploma related to counselling. An hourly wage range of $30.76 - $34.61 is offered based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Qualifications

• 5 years front line experience working with aboriginal people.
• Experience working with adults suffering from emotional, behavioral disorders.
• Thoroughly familiar with health services and referrals processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals and families.
• Plan and organize group information and healing sessions.
• Maintain ongoing consultation with elders about culturally appropriate healing methods.

Skills

Experience with aboriginal people

Facilitation of cultural healing

Ability to work independently

Experience in setting personal boundaries

Familiarity with health services

Education

Diploma in counselling or mental health

Job description

A community-focused organization is seeking a full-time Resolution Health Support Worker in Port Alberni to provide cultural and emotional support to residential school survivors and their families. You will plan and facilitate healing sessions, maintain consultations with elders, and support community workers. Preferred candidates have experience with aboriginal people and possess a diploma related to counselling. An hourly wage range of $30.76 - $34.61 is offered based on qualifications and experience.