Indigenous Wellness Residential Support Worker

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc; Sagamok; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extended health benefits

HOOPP pension

Vacation with Indigenous holidays

Professional development

Tech provided

Travel expenses covered

Cultural teachings

Personal leave

Job summary

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc is seeking a Residential Support Worker for the HART Hub in Sagamok and Blind River, ON. This full-time contract role supports individuals in group homes with daily living, personal care and household tasks within a culturally safe Indigenous health setting.

You will provide trauma-informed support, work with a multidisciplinary team including elders, and help implement culturally rooted programs while maintaining documentation and client

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Social Work, Addictions, Indigenous Wellness, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with Indigenous communities, residential or land-based healing programs, or in mental health/addictions settings.
• Lived experience with recovery and /or traditional healing practices considered an asset.
• Valid First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience working with Indigenous people, organizations, and communities.
• Knowledge and experience of Anishinabek Health and Traditional healing practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A clear criminal reference check is a condition of employment.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals in group homes or residential settings, assisting with daily living skills, personal care and household tasks.
• Foster a culturally safe, trauma-informed environment for Indigenous clients in mental health and addictions programs.
• Support clients through their well-being journey by assisting daily routines and implementing culturally rooted programs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, elders and staff to promote holistic Indigenous wellness.

Skills

Empathy

Crisis response

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team player

Indigenous cultural knowledge

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma or certificate in Social Work, Addictions, Indigenous Wellness, or a related field

Job description

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc is seeking a Residential Support Worker for the HART Hub in Sagamok and Blind River, ON. This full-time contract role supports individuals in group homes with daily living, personal care and household tasks within a culturally safe Indigenous health setting.

You will provide trauma-informed support, work with a multidisciplinary team including elders, and help implement culturally rooted programs while maintaining documentation and client