Indigenous Wellness Outreach Worker

United Native Friendship Centre; Fort Frances; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the wellness of the Urban Indigenous community. As a Wellness Outreach Worker, you will play a vital role in implementing strategies to reduce family violence and promote healthy lifestyles. This position requires a compassionate individual with a background in social services and a deep understanding of Indigenous cultures. You will coordinate services, develop workplans, and advocate for the community's needs, ensuring that everyone has access to essential wellness programs. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting Indigenous healing practices, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Education in Social Services with 1-2 years of experience.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and languages is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services to meet the wellness needs of the community.
• Develop workplans to promote mental health and addiction support.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Group facilitation skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Computer skills (including databases)

Time management and planning skills

Advocacy for Indigenous needs

Education

Social Services Education

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

WHMIS certification

Driver’s License

Job description

To ensure that the wellness outreach needs of the Urban Indigenous community are addressed by implementing the wellness strategy at the local level to reduce family violence. Promote healthy lifestyles related to mental and emotional health supports, culture-based programming, and wellness.
The Wellness Outreach Worker is responsible for the coordination of services to meet the needs of the community within the mandate of the Healing and Wellness Strategy. Develop and maintain a workplan with goals to encourage those able to attend and benefit from available programming related to mental health wellness and addiction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Social Services Education
2. 1-2 years’ experience in Social Services field
3. Knowledge of local Indigenous language and culture(s)
4. Superior oral and written communication skills
5. Confident group facilitation skills with multiple group members
6. Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous people
7. Knowledge and experience working within the Indigenous culture-based healing and wellness strategies
8. Excellent computer skills including databases
9. Ability to work as a member of a team as well as excel individually
10. Superior ability to work to deadlines with minimum supervision
11. Strong interpersonal skills
12. Strong advocate for the needs and healing of Indigenous people
13. Good time management and planning skills
14. Sensitive and accepting to the Anishinaabe cultural medicines and ceremonies including smudging.
15. Knowledge of community resources to support wellness strategies and advocacies.
16. Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle.
17. Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
18. Current First Aid/CPR and WHMIS

or drop off at 427 Mowat Avenue, Fort Frances, Ontario