Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker

Squamish-Nation; Squamish; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical and dental

Pension matching

Supplementary savings

Professional development budget

Job summary

Squamish Nation seeks a Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker to support mental health and wellbeing of Squamish Nation members, delivering outreach, counselling, advocacy, and care coordination within the Yúustway Health & Wellness team.

Reporting to the Manager of Kal'númet Primary Care, the role requires a registered clinician experienced in culturally safe practice, with the ability to collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and community partners to navigate complex systems.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Registration in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers.
• Minimum 3 years of recent clinical social work, therapeutic counselling, mental health, substance use, or concurrent disorder experience.
• 3–5 years of counselling, case management, outreach, system navigation, advocacy, and community-based support services.
• Experience working in or alongside a First Nations community and understanding Indigenous health and wellness approaches is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments, treatment planning, case formulation, goal setting, and progress evaluations with clients.
• Provide education, short-term individual counselling, and group support using culturally safe and harm reduction approaches.
• Deliver outreach services and build meaningful connections with community members who may be difficult to engage.
• Complete mental health and substance use intakes and develop individualized Wellness Plans.
• Provide short-term counselling, consultation, suicide risk assessments, family assessments, and mental health assessments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case management meetings and collaborate on care planning for clients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.
• Support clients in navigating healthcare systems, including treatment programs, hospital services, specialist appointments, and community resources.
• Coordinate and support access to temporary or permanent housing resources for clients when appropriate.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals, Squamish Nation departments, and community partners to provide wraparound support.
• Support the development and delivery of health education related to mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorders.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with professional standards.
• Support community events, program development initiatives, and wellness activities that reflect Squamish Nation culture, values, and traditions.

Skills

Clinical social work

Counselling

Care coordination

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Salary Range: $80,026.00 To $120,040.00 Annually

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Are you a passionate and experienced social worker who is committed to supporting mental health, wellness, and healing within Indigenous communities? Squamish Nation is seeking a Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker to join the Yúustway Health & Wellness team.

Reporting to the Manager, Kal'númet Primary Care, the Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker is a registered clinician and valued member of our interdisciplinary health and wellness team. This role provides culturally safe, holistic, and client-centered support to Squamish Nation members and families through outreach, counselling, advocacy, care coordination, and case management services. Working closely with healthcare providers, community partners, and families, the Wellness Coordinator helps clients navigate complex systems while supporting improved health and wellness outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and experienced social work professional who is committed to Indigenous cultural safety, community wellness, and delivering meaningful support to individuals and families.

What You’ll Do

Conduct clinical assessments, treatment planning, case formulation, goal setting, and progress evaluations with clients.

Provide education, short-term individual counselling, and group support using culturally safe and harm reduction approaches.

Deliver outreach services and build meaningful connections with community members who may be difficult to engage.

Complete mental health and substance use intakes and develop individualized Wellness Plans.

Provide short-term counselling, consultation, suicide risk assessments, family assessments, and mental health assessments.

Participate in interdisciplinary case management meetings and collaborate on care planning for clients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

Support clients in navigating healthcare systems, including treatment programs, hospital services, specialist appointments, and community resources.

Coordinate and support access to temporary or permanent housing resources for clients when appropriate.

Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals, Squamish Nation departments, and community partners to provide wraparound support.

Support the development and delivery of health education related to mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorders.

Maintain accurate client records and documentation within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with professional standards.

Support community events, program development initiatives, and wellness activities that reflect Squamish Nation culture, values, and traditions.

What We’re Looking For

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Registration in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers.

Minimum 3 years of recent clinical social work, therapeutic counselling, mental health, substance use, or concurrent disorder experience.

3 to 5 years of related experience in counselling, case management, outreach, system navigation, advocacy, and community-based support services.

Experience supporting individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorder challenges.

Experience working in or alongside a First Nations community and a strong understanding of Indigenous health and wellness approaches is preferred.

Knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety and humility, or a willingness to further develop these competencies.

Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills with diverse clients, families, and service providers.

High level of emotional intelligence, sound judgment, patience, professionalism, and integrity.

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage a complex caseload and competing priorities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems or comparable databases.

Knowledge and understanding of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw history, culture, customs, land, and People is preferred.

Why Work With Us

• Professional Growth - We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values - Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Join us in building a future rooted in culture, values, and community strength. Your work matters here. #Workwithpurpose