Traditional and Holistic Wellness Specialist

Job summary

The Traditional and Holistic Wellness Specialist will lead the development and implementation of culturally centered wellness programs that integrate First Nations traditions and holistic health practices. This role involves facilitating community healing circles, providing mentorship to staff, and building partnerships to support the emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental well-being of community members.

Job details

The Traditional and Holistic Wellness Specialist will lead the development and implementation of culturally centered wellness programs that integrate First Nations traditions and holistic health practices. This role involves facilitating community healing circles, providing mentorship to staff, and building partnerships to support the emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental well-being of community members. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Social Work, or a related field, along with at least two years of experience working within First Nations communities. A deep understanding of traditional wellness practices, cultural protocols, and the ability to work in a trauma-informed, person-centered manner is essential.

What you’ll do

The Traditional and Holistic Wellness Specialist will lead the development and implementation of culturally centered wellness programs that integrate First Nations traditions and holistic health practices. This role involves facilitating community healing circles, providing mentorship to staff, and building partnerships to support the emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental well-being of community members.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Social Work, or a related field, along with at least two years of experience working within First Nations communities. A deep understanding of traditional wellness practices, cultural protocols, and the ability to work in a trauma-informed, person-centered manner is essential.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Accrued vacation
• Sick time
• Pension plan

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program development
• Holistic wellness
• First Nations cultural protocols
• Community engagement
• Trauma-informed care
• Mentorship
• Case management
• Workshop facilitation
• Cultural safety
• Relationship building
• Reporting
• Documentation
• Ceremonial support
• Intergenerational trauma awareness
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Education

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