Cultural Wellness Mentor

Job summary

The Cultural Wellness Mentor provides daily traditional healing, guidance, and ceremonies for youth and families accessing addiction services. They work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery supports the cultural, social, and emotional wellbeing of clients.

Job details

Why should YOU choose Dilico? * 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 Positions Available: 1 – Full Time Position Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote) Competition #: 1680 Position Overview: 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. Qualifications and 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. A combination of skills, education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered. * 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 posses a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle; * a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended. * must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health; Hours of Work: 35 weekly Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/ [https://www.dilico.com/careers/] Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people. Dilico Anishinabek Family Care 200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6 TF +1 855 623 8511 | T +1 807 623 8511

What you’ll do

The Cultural Wellness Mentor provides daily traditional healing, guidance, and ceremonies for youth and families accessing addiction services. They work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery supports the cultural, social, and emotional wellbeing of clients.

Requirements

Candidates should have a post-secondary education, preferably in Native Studies or Human Services, with at least 3 years of experience in cultural programming for youth. A valid Class G driver's license and a satisfactory criminal records search are required.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule • OMERS Pension plan • Competitive salaries • Paid vacation time • Paid time off at Christmas • EFAP • Dental services • Healthcare services • Vision services

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Cultural programming
• Traditional healing
• Youth addictions services
• Mental health support
• Group-based treatment
• Individual treatment
• Anishinabe history
• Anishinabe culture
• Ceremonial practice
• Case management
• Crisis intervention
• Community outreach
• First aid
• CPR
• Community Outreach
• Time Off Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Human Services

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Wellness Manager
• Family / Behavioral Therapist
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Marriage and Family Therapists