Residential Wellness Facilitator

Tungasuvvingat Inuit; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Personal leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

The Wellness Worker at Tungasuvvingat Inuit supports residents at the Mamisarvik Healing Centre with non-clinical, trauma-informed care. You will help maintain a safe, structured residential environment, document interactions, and collaborate with clinicians to provide consistent, culturally safe care during healing journeys.

Responsibilities include supervising residents, facilitating group activities, assisting with meals and housekeeping, and participating in on-the-land components.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Undergraduate degree in Human Relations or Social Work preferred.
• CPR and crisis intervention training preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and wraparound supports.
• Ability to work with Indigenous communities and speak Inuktitut is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed supervision and emotional support to residents.
• Encourage cooperative living and conflict resolution among residents.
• Support adherence to house rules and community expectations.
• Perform housekeeping duties and assist with meal preparation.
• Maintain documentation including client notes and incident reports.
• Communicate with clinical team to share updates and needs.
• Lead wellness-focused programming and group activities.
• Assist with on-the-land activities and transportation as needed.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Cultural humility

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Undergraduate Degree in Human Relations or Social Work

CPR Training (certified)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Wellness Worker at Tungasuvvingat Inuit supports residents at the Mamisarvik Healing Centre with non-clinical, trauma-informed care. You will help maintain a safe, structured residential environment, document interactions, and collaborate with clinicians to provide consistent, culturally safe care during healing journeys.

Responsibilities include supervising residents, facilitating group activities, assisting with meals and housekeeping, and participating in on-the-land components.