Natural Helper

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

Natural Helper

Summary
The Natural Helper will address addictions and mental health through counselling, teachings and referral services in an innovative approach that is reflective of the values/ethics/beliefs of the individuals, groups and families in need. The First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework will be incorporated into services so as to ensure cultural relevance.

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.

Qualifications
Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history.
Knowledge and experience working with Aboriginal children, youth and families in a healing and reconciliation capacity;
Post-Secondary education in Indigenous Studies and/or combination of an equivalent and relevant 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), which includes screening for vulnerable sector.
Recognized Natural Helper
Individual counselling experience required.
Knowledgeable regarding disability and wellness programs, applications, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wellness.
A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail required.
Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to privacy.

Salary: $70,101.00

Interested applicants MUST submit: 1) A cover letter; 2) Updated resume; 3) Photocopy of certificates/diploma/degree from a post-secondary institution, and 4) Contact information (email, phone number) of 2 work related references.

Attention: Melissa Roy

NAANDWECHIGE-GAMIG Wikwemikong Health Centre

P.O. Box 101, 16A Complex Drive, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0

Telephone: [phone] / Fax: [phone] / Email:[e-mail]