Indigenous Wellness Counselor & Cultural Facilitator

Wikwemikong Health Centre; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre in Ontario is seeking a Natural Helper to address addictions and mental health through counselling, teachings and referrals in a culturally responsive approach.

You will provide and coordinate cultural knowledge transfer, deliver traditional teachings, promote Anishnaabemowin, and ensure services are culturally relevant and safe for the community of Wikwemikong. A CPIC is required and strong Indigenous knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history.
• Experience working with Aboriginal children, youth and families in healing and reconciliation capacity.
• Post-Secondary education in Indigenous Studies and/or equivalent education.
• Skills and experience in presenting workshops and facilitating groups.
• Experience in program planning, development, implementation, data collection and evaluation.
• Anishnaabemowin is an asset
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must provide a clear criminal reference check (CPIC).
• Knowledgeable regarding disability and wellness programs, applications, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate and support all aspects of cultural knowledge transfer and planning.
• Provide traditional teachings and ceremonies in a safe and acceptable environment.
• Work to promote Anishnaabemowin, cultural awareness, safety and competency.
• To ensure that culturally appropriate and effective services are provided.
• To facilitate culturally appropriate and efficient services to the community of Wikwemikong.
• Follow a Code of Ethics.
• Follow a Code of Conduct.

Skills

Indigenous culture knowledge

Workshop facilitation

Group presentation

Cultural safety

Education

Post-secondary Indigenous Studies

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre in Ontario is seeking a Natural Helper to address addictions and mental health through counselling, teachings and referrals in a culturally responsive approach.

You will provide and coordinate cultural knowledge transfer, deliver traditional teachings, promote Anishnaabemowin, and ensure services are culturally relevant and safe for the community of Wikwemikong. A CPIC is required and strong Indigenous knowledge is essential.