Community Wellness Coordinator

Location: #200 12308 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate found Position Status: Full-time (40 hours/week) Permanent The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is looking for a full-time Community Wellness Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager of Community Wellness, the Community Wellness Coordinator will collaboratively facilitate the envisioning, implementation, and evaluation of Shakiwayniwayhk (Embrace): Substance Use Recovery Program. The Substance Use Recovery Program is an expansion of the Opioid Recovery Wrap-Around Support Program. Grounded in Métis culture, history, and person-centred, trauma-informed care, the Community Wellness Coordinator is a crucial touchpoint in supporting and advancing the wellbeing of Métis Albertans on their recovery journey. This position requires a motivated, confident, and driven individual who is passionate about the health and wellbeing of Métis Albertans. The successful applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills and possess exceptional written and oral communications skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate the Substance Use Recovery Program in collaboration with the Community Wellness Manager. Develop relationships with the Métis community with the intent of informing existing and future community wellness programs and other initiatives. Support and advocate for Métis Albertans throughout their recovery journey and up to one year of transitioning out of a treatment by providing one-on-one support including, but is not limited to; Tracking and completing program intake information, Working within a designated budget for program tracking, Developing and adjusting individual recovery plans, and Providing referrals to external resources such as health supports, housing, financial aid, etc. Create, foster, and maintain relationships with internal and external partners, including critical and collaborative partnerships in academic, health care, and other sectors/organizations. Assist with the dissemination of program and initiative outputs through reports and other knowledge translation products for the Métis community and other partners. Assist community knowledge dissemination and health literacy through province-wide community health events, including the annual Otipemisiwak Métis Government Health Forum. Create and submit posters, reports, abstracts, and presentations for conferences, events, and other initiatives. Provide technical support for, and facilitate, weekly peer support gatherings. Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture is an asset. Culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and compassionate with an ability to engage with community members in diverse settings. Exceptional verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to produce professional documents, reports, and presentations. Proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external partners, including community, service providers, academic leaders, and government. Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to carry out workshops, community engagements, and public presentations. Ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment, including demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and cope with stress effectively under tight and competing deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated problem solving skills, including the ability to take initiative to complete tasks and projects. Ability to provide constructive and positive feedback to others and be able to accept the same. Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential and politically sensitive information. Strong political sensitivity.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in health, social sciences, or related fields. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Program development, implementation, and evaluation experience is required. Frontline experience in a client support role is preferred. Addictions support worker certification/training or training in trauma-informed care are assets. Knowledge and experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, substance use and addictions, and emotional or mental challenges is an asset. Experience working in mental health and addictions, in an Indigenous health and/or non-profit setting, or working directly with Métis or Indigenous people are assets.

Other Requirements

Position will be based in office in Edmonton, Alberta. Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends, as required. Ability to travel throughout Alberta is a requirement. Additional, less frequent, out-of-province travel may also occur, with notice. Must have a valid driver’s license and an operational vehicle. Acceptable attainment and annual maintenance of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check is required.

What We Offer

An opportunity to work for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops. An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art. Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment. Training and professional development opportunities. A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan. Generous time off policies.

Apply online today at http://albertametis.com/careers/.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply!

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.