Quu’asa Wellness Worker

Ha-Shilth-Sa; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ha-Shilth-Sa is supporting the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Teechuktl program by hiring a Quu’asa Wellness Worker to provide culturally based mental health support for individuals, families, and communities in Port Alberni/Tofino region. Travel to remote communities is expected, with emphasis on integrating cultural healing into care.

The role requires a Diploma in counselling or related field, front-line experience with Aboriginal communities, and a willingness to adhere to program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth cultural-healing practices.
• Front-line experience working with Aboriginal people.
• Diploma or other training in counselling and recovery.
• Awareness of western mental health approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals, families, and communities.
• Facilitate cultural learning, activities, and ceremonies for healing and wellness.
• Facilitate family support networks and connections.
• Refer clients to other healing resources as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to respond to crises and mobilize community strength.
• Maintain reports and required documents in a timely manner.

Skills

Cultural healing practices

Front-line experience

Counselling basics

Driver's license

Education

Diploma or related training in counselling

Job description

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Teechuktl (Mental Health) program is seeking a term (to March 31, 2027), full-time Quu’asa Wellness Worker to provide culturally based support to individuals, families, and communities. Based out of Port Alberni or Tofino, this unique position would be best suited for someone who has a desire to bring cultural practices into healing with an emphasis of providing support to First Nations people who are at risk or have been involved in high-risk lifestyles. This position is based out of Port Alberni or Tofino/Ucluelet and will require travel to other regions within Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island.

Travel is by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter to remote communities.

Responsibilities Include

• To provide direct support to individuals, families, and communities.
• To facilitate cultural learning, activities, and ceremonies that provides cultural healing and mental wellness.
• To facilitate family support networks and facilitate family connections.
• To be familiar with other healing resources and introducing (referring) clients to these resources.
• To work with other staff to respond to crisis and mobilize community strength in response.
• To maintain reports, forms, and all required documents on a timely basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth cultural-healing practices.
• Front-line experience working with aboriginal people.
• Diploma or other training in a field related to counselling and recovery.
• Experience in programs to facilitate transformation from addiction.
• Awareness of western mental health approaches.
• Experience working in a First Nations environment or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset.
• Must have a car and valid driver’s licence.
• Be willing to adhere to the NTC Communicable Disease Prevention Plan.
• Provide acceptable references and criminal record check.

Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $56,000 - $71,000.