Wellness Warrior
About The Position
The Wellness Warrior will assist the Community Health Coordinator and Project Coordinator with identifying priority health concerns in the community. This role will support the Yaytaanak Wellness Center staff in delivering health information and messages to Tribal and community members, particularly those who have not yet accessed the YWC. The Wellness Warrior will attend monthly meetings at the Yaytaanak Wellness Center to collaborate on solutions, provide feedback on programming, and bring highlighted health issues to the attention of the staff. A key aspect of this role is providing confidential peer support to Tribal Members and community members experiencing mental health issues, substance use, and/or recovery. The position also ensures a clean, safe, and hazard-free work environment, adheres to all company and department policies, and performs other duties as assigned. This role does not involve supervision of other team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- There is no required work experience necessary
- Good knowledge of health, wellness, and recovery
- Good knowledge of mental health, substance use, and recovery resources available to Tribal Members and community members
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Must be dependable and can work cooperatively with others, and must value teamwork
- Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to multitask and work well under stress.
- Must be a self-starter and able to adjust to change.
Nice To Haves
- Lived experience of recovery, mental health, and healing is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists the Community Health Coordinator and Project Coordinator with identification of priority health concerns in the community
- Assists the Yaytaanak Wellness Center staff in bringing health information and messages to Tribal and community members, especially those who have not accessed the YWC
- Attend monthly meetings at the Yaytaanak Wellness Center to brainstorm solutions to any encountered challenges, provide feedback on recent or ongoing programming, and bring highlighted health issues to the attention of Yaytaanak Wellness Center staff
- Provide confidential peer support to Tribal Members and community members who are experiencing mental health issues, substance use, and/or recovery.
- Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
- Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Does not provide supervision to other team members.
Benefits
- Retirement 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits (80% paid by Viejas)
- Paid Time Off (3 weeks of PTO plus Holidays, start earning from day one!)
- Accident, Critical Illness & Disability Insurance Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bonus Eligibility for all Team Members
- $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year (Annually, no limit during duration of employment)
- Unlimited Chiropractor Benefit with $10 co-pay
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Viejas Pit Stop Fuel Discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
