Indigenous Healing & Mental Health Support Worker

KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, seeks a community-focused professional to support Indian Residential School survivors and their families while engaging with youth through educational talks about past impacts and traditional ceremonies.

The role involves offering mental health referrals when qualified, maintaining confidential records, and traveling regularly to KO First Nations communities, often by small aircraft, to provide services and outreach.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indian Residential School history and impacts.
• Degree or training in IRS or mental health.
• Understanding indigenous culture and regional context.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and support to Indian Residential School survivors.
• Presentations to students explaining historical impact and ceremonies.
• Refer survivors or families to appropriate mental health resources and keep confidential records.
• Travel regularly to KO First Nations communities, often by small aircraft.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Cultural awareness

Confidentiality

Education

Degree or training in IRS or mental health

Job description

KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, seeks a community-focused professional to support Indian Residential School survivors and their families while engaging with youth through educational talks about past impacts and traditional ceremonies.

The role involves offering mental health referrals when qualified, maintaining confidential records, and traveling regularly to KO First Nations communities, often by small aircraft, to provide services and outreach.