Department/Unit:

Health Centre

 Position:

Wellness Worker

 Employment Type:

Full Time

 

 Salary:

DOQ

The Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Health Centre is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a permanent full-time position as a wellness worker. Under direct supervision of the Wellness Coordinator, the Wellness Worker will provide individual, and group mental health counseling sessions for youth, adults, couples, and families in the Health Centre and community and actively engage in activities that promote health and wellness in Brokenhead Ojibway Nation community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant mental health or social work profession, with a
    • Minimum of 5 years experience, working within complex systems
    • Minimum of 5 years experience, working in an Indigenous community
    • Demonstrated results in developing program models, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
    • Combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Practical oral communication skills
  • Organizational skills, time management, and efficiency in achieving set objectives
  • Self-regulation and self-motivation
  • Group facilitating skills
  • Competence in individual, couples, family, and group counseling skills
  • Competence in substance use interventions
  • Competence in trauma and crisis interventions
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and Indigenous healing modalities, practices, and ceremonies
  • Understanding and appreciation of the effects of colonization, trauma, racism, marginalization, discrimination, and disempowerment on health and wellness
  • Eligible to practice and maintain active registration with a professional body
  • Ability to plan and coordinate programs and events
  • Adherence to the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Code of Conduct and Ethical Principles of Professional Practice and Code of Conduct
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last three months
  • Willing to submit to random drug testing.
  • Computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software and programs
  • Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation offers a competitive compensation package.  Preference may be given to Indigenous people and applicants are encouraged to self-declare.  We thank all who apply and advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Application deadline:  January 24, 2025

Please provide three (3) recent employer references with your resume & cover letter and submit to:       
Email: [email protected]
Fax to: (204) 766-2021
Human Resources Department
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Box 180 Scanterbury, Manitoba R0E 1W0

Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is committed to equity in employment