Animakee Wa Zhing #37 is hiring a Community Health Worker! For more information about this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!
The Community Wellness program provides wholistic strengths-based and trauma informed services,
referrals, support, case management and cultural programming to individuals, families and the community to address and respond to existing and emerging family violence, health, healing and wellness issues, including intergenerational trauma.
• Crisis intervention/crisis prevention and case management
• Prevention activities
• Peer support (talking to people one-on-one; as a group; as a family)
• Provide appropriate referrals to both community-based and outside resources for individuals and families in crisis
• Provide advocacy for families or individuals in crisis and after care services
• Justice interventions
• Facilitate workshops (team training/professional development)
• Provide community presentations on family violence and suicide prevention
• Work in partnership with work colleagues to develop life-long leisure pursuits that reinforces traditional and cultural values
• Facilitate healing circles (prevention re addictions and family violence) and traditional ceremonies (crisis support)
• Prepare work plans, budgets and reports
• Participate in training as deemed necessary
• Positive role model for the community
• Grade 12 education and two years’ experience working in social services and/or health environment
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Indigenous culture and traditions
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Willingness and ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Ability to speak the Ojibwe language an asset
• Ability to integrate local traditions and cultural practices into project activities
• Computer skills including word processing, excel spread sheets, email, internet
• First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain
• Willingness and ability to travel to meetings and training
• Professional confidentiality and strong work ethic
Please apply via email to: healthdirector@nwa.37 When applying you must include a detailed cover letter, detailed resume, a copy of your current (within 30 days) criminal records check which includes a vulnerable sector check (or proof that it has been applied for), and three references. Please be advised only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Position will remain open until filled.