Salary: $22.00 - $30.00 (dependent on experience)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Wellness Worker will offer a culturally integrated and holistic approach to health and wellness of community families. While building community relationships, you will promote a culturally safe, healthy and supportive environment that instills a sense of dignity and respect.

The Community Wellness Worker will provide advocacy, education, referrals and programs and activities to individuals, groups and families in the community.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Collaborate and plan events to promote personal, family and community wellness
• Work collaboratively with staff members at Community Wellness Department
• Assist in planning, designing and facilitating various group-based workshops and activities focused on improving indigenous health and enabling participants to achieve and enjoy a healthy and spiritually balanced life
• Maintain up-to-date electronic and paper-based client files, ensuring they are securely stored with restricted access
• Provide client-based services that utilize case management techniques such as establishing trusting relationships, case noting, advocacy and referrals
• Establish trusting relationships with clients, and provide case noting, advocacy and referrals
• Distribute information on community wellness workshops, community events and other departmental initiatives via the community newsletter, website, bulletin boards and other multi-media platforms as required
• Participate, assist in other CWD activities as required

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Valid driver's license and vehicle for on-the-job use
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Sign and maintain an annual oath of confidentiality
• Secure and maintain certification in Privacy and Confidentiality
• Must provide a vulnerable sector check prior to commencing employment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel
• Must have, or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR, WHMIS
• A strong understanding of First Nations' cultures, values and history

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, resumé, credentials, and three work related References (email addresses) through the Online BambooHR process or mail to:

Attn: Human Resources

Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0

Fax: (705) 865-3307

By: Until Filled.

FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE CONTACT: [email protected]

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-Identification is encouraged.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.