Wellness Worker

MTW Employment Services; Longlac; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A First Nation community organization in Longlac, Ontario, is seeking a qualified social work professional. The role requires a Bachelor of Social Work or a College Diploma in a Health Field, trauma sensitivity training, and strong communication skills. Applicants are required to have work experience in relevant fields and a commitment to teamwork. Benefits and pension packages are offered.

Benefits

Benefits and pension package

Qualifications

• Must have trauma sensitivity training and grief counselling.
• Work experience in the field would be an asset.
• Knowledge of First Nations culture and community-based services.

Skills

Trauma sensitivity training

Grief counselling

Strong written and communication skills

Ability to work under supervision and independently

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

College Diploma in a Health Field

Job description

is currently looking to fill the following positions

We are a First Nation located on Highway 11 near Longlac, Ontario. Our student population at MWES is approximately 120 from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 and 65 students from Grades 9 to 12. Our history, Cultural Programming, Outdoor Education, Literacy, Numeracy, Social Development and Technology are key focus areas of the curriculum. Circle of Security training and understanding and/or training in Attachment Theory would be considered assets. Our secondary school is inspected by the Ministry of Education annually. We offer a benefits and pension package.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Social Work or
• College Diploma in a Health Field study and/or Social Work
• Must have trauma sensitivity training and grief counselling
• Work experience in the field would be an asset
• Work experience in a school setting would be an asset
• Ability to work under supervision and independently
• Must work effectively as part of a team
• Must have strong written and communication skills
• Will work with individual student and in groups
• Knowledge of foundational theories, principles, and practices as they relate to Social Services Social Work, and/or Counselling
  • Strong knowledge of practice regulations;
  • Familiar with privacy, confidentiality, and duty to report;
  • Knowledge of community support services,
  • Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, community-based services, geographic realities, and social conditions within First Nations communities.

Application must include:

• A resume including detailed work history and education information
• A current criminal reference check
• 3 professional references (one from current supervisor)

Please send resumes to:

Attention:

P. O. Box 360

Longlac, ON

P0T 2A0

By Fax: [phone]

For further information, call 807 876 4914 or 807 876 4482

Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.