Cultural Healing Support Worker

WNHAC•Kenora, ON

11d•CA$56,886 - CA$74,224•Onsite

About The Position

Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig provides wholistic, primary health care to Indigenous people in Kenora and surrounding First Nation communities through a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Our client-centered, interprofessional teams include health professionals, educators and support workers representing both traditional Indigenous, and contemporary models of care and use medical and community development concepts. The Healing Services Team supports people in their healing journeys by listening and sharing the strengths of our Anishinaabe language and ways of life in a safe and comfortable environment. The Healing Lodge supports personal change and healthy living by addressing the root causes and effects of violence, trauma, dysfunction, and addictions. The work of the interprofessional teams is supported by specialized services offered through the Healing Lodge and Hostel programs which are delivered through dedicated facilities. This position works as part of a team to promote individual and community wellness through traditional knowledge exchange and activities. NOTE: Traditional practices involving burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar and other cultural protocols occur regularly within our work setting.

Requirements

OSSD or equivalent
some experience working in the health care field an asset
Demonstrated understanding of wholistic health and well-being
personal experience or strong knowledge of the healing journey and abstinence from mind altering chemicals
Good organizational, planning and presentation skills
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills (including computer skills)
excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people
Deep understanding and experience of Indigenous culture, values, and perspectives as well as traditional and contemporary health care practices, and wholistic health and wellbeing
ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset
Experience working in an Indigenous organization
understanding and/or willingness to learn of Indigenous culture and values
Proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory
Valid drivers’ license, own vehicle and willingness and ability to travel required
Criminal records check and current drivers’ abstract required
Commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements
positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model

Nice To Haves

some experience working in the health care field an asset
ability to speak and understand Anishinaabemowin a definite asset

Responsibilities

Support delivery of program services to clients, preparing materials and facilitating or assisting with sessions, activities, and ceremonies.
Cultural Healing Support Worker responsibilities are diverse and require a wide array of skill sets ranging from traditional cultural knowledge and practical skills including construction of lodges and chopping wood to clerical and administrative skills such as data entry and report writing.
Provide on-going support to participants while engaging in program activities.
Ensure all working spaces are safe and functional for the purposes of program activities and ceremonies.
Complete documentation required to chart progress, ensure accountability and facilitate effective communication as prescribed by established organizational policies and standards.
Participate in team meetings, other organizational committees and events as requested.
Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services.