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Community Wellness Worker
Sagamok Anishnawbek
Social Services,
Healthcare
POSTED:
2 weeks ago
Employer:
Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
ES Job ID:
5112
Closing Date:
December 13, 2024
Duration:
Temporary
Job Description:
6 (six) Month Contract - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMUNITY WELNESS WORKER
Family & Community Support Services
Salary range: $22.00 - $30.00/hour (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
COMMUNITY WELNESS WORKER
Family & Community Support Services
Salary range: $22.00 - $30.00/hour (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
Required Skills:
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
- 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
Requirements:
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
- 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
How to Apply:
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.
BambooHR Link: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/155
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.
Attn: Human Resources
Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0
Fax: (705) 865-3307
By: Until Filled.
BambooHR Link: https://sagamokanishnawbek.bamboohr.com/careers/155
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.
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