Cultural Wellness Mentor

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care • Thunder Bay, ON, CA, ON

6d • CA$27 - CA$34 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Youth Addictions Services Manager, the Cultural Wellness Mentor will provide daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for children/youth/families accessing Youth Addictions Services on-site or off-site and in high priority neighborhood locations or settings. The Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible to work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.

Requirements

• Minimum post-secondary education; preference in area of Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in Cultural programming for youth.
• An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred.
• Preferred (3-5) three to five years’ experience in Human Services involving developing and delivering of Cultural programming for youth.
• Experience in the field of mental health and addictions as it relates to the Anishinabek, experience in provision of individual and group-based treatment services.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health.

Nice To Haves

• A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for children/youth/families accessing Youth Addictions Services on-site or off-site and in high priority neighborhood locations or settings.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
• Ensure the cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.

Benefits

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree