Casual Wellness Worker

Wellness Worker

Rate of Pay: $25.86+ benefits

Schedule= Nights - 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

SUMMARY:

As a member of Ka-Na-Chi-Hih, the Wellness Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive mental health and addiction supports to youth between the ages of 18-29. Facilitation of a strength based; trauma informed program will be delivered utilizing a holistic approach. The Wellness Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide prevention, development of treatment plans, complete assessments and referral services to youth in a residential setting. The Wellness Worker is responsible for providing support and supervision during programming, recreational, and cultural activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support/guidance, intervention, and facilitate individual and group work;
• Ensure the safety and well being of clients;
• Maintain a high level of communication with the staff;
• Completion of all required documentation, case notes/log books and case filing;
• Complete a screening and risk assessment for suicide and mental wellness status;
• Working knowledge of therapeutic treatment options;
• Working in a case management setting with other service providers, family, and community members in the development of the treatment and discharge planning;
• An ability to appropriately use clinical, diagnostic and treatment planning terminology with clients;
• Knowledge of current trends and ability to apply best practices with clients for addressing the risk factors for youth addictions and mental health needs;
• Medication management;
• Ensuring daily resident schedules and routines are followed by clients;
• Ensure goals and objectives from individualized treatment plans are completed;
• Provide active and aware supervision to all clients during a scheduled shift;
• Draft clear, concise, and easily understandable written documents for both professional and non-professional audiences.
• Prepare meals and ensure proper clean-up of the facility.
• Provide transportation for clients to appointments and scheduled activities.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of how mental health and addiction issues impact Indigenous communities.
• Assist clients with daily activities as needed.
• Possess strong knowledge of computer applications relevant to the role.
• Build relationships and network effectively with First Nation individuals and local communities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABLITY:

• The Wellness Worker is under the day-to-day Supervision of the Treatment Services Manager with further accountability to the overall performance to the Chief Executive Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid full license and drivers abstract
• Both doses of the COVID-19 immunization
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Ability to speak a NAN language is an asset

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences with 1-2 years of relevant social services experience in a scope of practice or experiences in addictions and mental health; or
• Diploma in Social science with 3-5 years relevant social services experience in a scope of practice or experience in addictions and mental health

Experience

• Practical experience in the social services field is preferred
• Experience in working with Indigenous people, families, and communities

Employees will be eligible for an incentive upon obtaining certification through the Indigenous Certification Board of Canada (ICBOC).

Ka-Na-Chi-Hih values diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We consider all applicants, regardless of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, family status, neurodiversity, or disability.

Accommodations can be arranged throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting Human Resources at jobs@kanachihih.ca.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.86 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Experience:

• wellness worker : 1 year (preferred)
• indigenous community: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person