Indigenous Healing & Wellness Program Coordinator

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services in Thunder Bay, Ontario is seeking an Indigenous Healing and Wellness Coordinator. The role focuses on implementing a local Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy to reduce family violence through crisis intervention and culture-based programming.

The position involves confidential client services, education, and support to individuals and families, with education and prevention workshops for the community.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Social Work or in a related human services field.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy; experience with PAR Program is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and family violence issues.

Responsibilities

• Implement Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy at the local level to reduce family violence.
• Deliver crisis intervention and educational/prevention workshops.
• Provide confidential client services, education, and support to individuals, families, and the community.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Public relations

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Social Work degree

Related human services field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

401 Cumberland St. N Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A4P7

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.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Social and community service workers

Total Positions

1

Wage

60,000

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

9/11/2026

Start Date

n/a

Qualifications

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.

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