Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness Advocate

Indian Youth Friendship Society; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator to provide culture-based supports for urban Indigenous individuals and families. The role includes delivering peer counseling and traditional activities while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Services and strong knowledge of Indigenous culture and issues, alongside effective communication skills. This position offers a salary of $60,000 and requires availability for flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of family violence, child welfare, and the impacts of trauma.
• Experience working with high-risk clientele with concurrent issues.
• Self-motivated individual who can work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide wholistic and culture-based supports for Indigenous individuals.
• Coordinate services implementing trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
• Deliver individual and group services, including peer counseling.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history

Crisis intervention skills

Excellent communication skills

Team building and decision-making

Education

Preferred degree in Social Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A community-focused organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an Indigenous Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator to provide culture-based supports for urban Indigenous individuals and families. The role includes delivering peer counseling and traditional activities while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Services and strong knowledge of Indigenous culture and issues, alongside effective communication skills. This position offers a salary of $60,000 and requires availability for flexible hours.