Resolution Health Support Worker

NTC; Tofino; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Resolution Health Support Worker to provide essential cultural and emotional support to residential school survivors and their families. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community, facilitate healing sessions, and maintain consultations with elders on culturally appropriate methods. Ideal candidates will possess a diploma in counseling or mental health and have significant experience working with Aboriginal communities. Join a team committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Cultural engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of front-line experience working with Aboriginal people.
• Experience in programs facilitating transformation from addictive behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals and families.
• Plan and organize group information and healing sessions.
• Facilitate cultural approaches for mental wellness.

Skills

Cultural Support

Emotional Support

Counseling

Community Engagement

Cultural Healing

Behavioral Disorder Support

Education

Diploma in Counselling or Mental Health

Job description

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Teechuktl (Mental Health) Program is seeking a term (to March 31, 2026), full-time Resolution Health Support Worker to provide cultural and emotional support to residential school survivors and their families. This position also provides support completing Day Scholar and Indian Day School applications in community, and in urban settings. This position is based out of Tofino, and requires travel (including on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter) into Central Region communities.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide direct support to individuals and families.
• Plan and organize group information and healing sessions.
• Facilitate cultural approaches and activities that provides cultural healing and mental wellness.
• Provide support and debriefing to community workers.
• Maintain ongoing consultation with elders about culturally appropriate healing methods.
• Maintain reports, forms, and all required documents on a timely basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma in a field related to counselling or a specialization in mental health.
• 5 years front line experience working with aboriginal people.
• Experience working with adults suffering from emotional, behavioral disorders, and their families.
• Experience in programs to facilitate transformation from addictive behaviors.
• Familiarity with Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations culture and healing processes.
• Thoroughly familiar with health services and referrals processes.
• Able to work independently and to contribute as a team member.
• Experience in setting strong personal boundaries.
• Possess avalid driver’s licence and have daily access to a reliable vehicle.
• Provide references and an acceptable criminal record check.
  
  

Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: Annual salary range $56,000 - $63,000.

Company

NTC

Location

Tofino

Contact Info

Apply by1pm May 21, 2025,by sending your cover letter, resume, and three references (available to call) to:

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council

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