Indigenous Healing & Wellness Program Coordinator

Indian Youth Friendship Society; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre in Thunder Bay, ON seeks an Indigenous Healing and Wellness Coordinator to implement the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy locally, addressing healing needs and reducing family violence through crisis intervention and culture-based programming.

The role delivers confidential client services, education and support to individuals, families and the community, and promotes healthy lifestyles and healthy relationship choices through educational and

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or related field with training in family violence.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy; PAR Program knowledge is an asset.
• Experience with high-risk clientele in a helping capacity.
• Experience planning and delivering educational, one-on-one and group support.
• Excellent crisis intervention and prevention skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy at the local level to address healing needs and reduce family violence.
• Provide confidential client services, education and support to individuals, families and the community.
• Deliver educational and prevention workshops and culture-based programming.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Public relations

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Team oriented

Stress management

Meeting deadlines

Education

Social Work degree

Related human services degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

The Indigenous Healing and Wellness Coordinator's primary responsibility is to ensure that the healing and wellness needs of the Indigenous community are addressed by implementing the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy at the local level in order to reduce family violence through crisis intervention and through the delivery of educational / prevention workshops and culture-based programming. Confidential client services, education and support to individuals, families and the community, and promotion of healthy lifestyles and healthy relationship choices are part of the service deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred degree in Social Work or in a related human services field, with specialized training or experience in the area of family violence issues.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy and violence reduction initiatives; ability to deliver PAR Program (Partner Assault Response Program) considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Experience working with high-risk clientele with in a helping capacity.
• Experience planning and leading educational, one-on-one and/ or support groups. Ability to deliver prevention programming to reduce family violence.
• Effective crisis intervention skills / prevention skills.
• Excellent public relations skills and thorough knowledge of available community resources.
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work with minimal supervision in a team orientated setting.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours; including evenings and weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Deadline Date: September 11, 2026

Attention: Hiring Committee

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

401 Cumberland Street North Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7

Email: [e-mail] or Fax: [phone]

See our website for more information: www.tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted