Wellness Worker

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    Closing Date: Until position is filled
    Location: Kwakiutl Health Centre
    Wage: $25-$28

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Reporting to the Health Director, the Community Wellness Worker (CWW) provides support services and activities for the Kwakiutl community. While buliding community relationships, the CWW promotes a culturally safe, healthy and supportive enviorment that instills a sense of dignity and respect for community members. The CWW will provode advocacy, education, referrals and programs and activities to individuals, groups and families.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    • Develops and delivers mental health programs and activities in consultation with health staff to support implementation of the health work plan (eg: supports for trauma, grief, loss)
    • Provides Kwakiutl culturally appropriate programs/services through consultation with Cultural Coordinator and/or elders/knowledge keepers designated by Cultural Coordinator
    • Refers clients to psychological supports and other social service providers, as required
    • Encourages and advocates the co-ordination of existing health and socail services within the region to help establish continuity of care for the Kwakiutl community members and families experiencing mental health challenges.
    • Develops and facilitates self-help/ peer groups to encourage mental and emotinal wellness and empowerment
    • Supports individuals by working one-on-one to strenghten individuals mental wellness
    • Provides supports and programming to parents and families to strengthen functioning so that they can provide safe and healthy enviroments for their children and themselves
    • Provides liason services between Kwakiutl Health Centre and Kwakiult Band programs and external health and social service agancies and supports
    • Shares resources and regularly communicates meantal health resources, including off-hours resources, with community Health Centre staff
    • Communicates and collaborates with Addictions and Recovery Worker to support community members
    • Involves community members in developing a client-centered and holisitc approach to promoting mental health, wellness and healing
    • Employs a collaborative teamwork approach in working with the Health Centre staff and the community to address mental health in a culturally safe manner
    • Sets programming and goals in alignment with the Community Health Plan and in consultaion with other health staff
    • Identifies the unique skills and abilities of community members who could assist in a holistic mental health, wellness, and healing program implementation
    • Works with other health staff and contractors, employed by the Health Centre to ensure regular education around suicide prevention and intervention for the community and health staff
    • Ensures incorporation of land-based programming pieces for mental health
    • Submits written monthly activity reports to the Health Director and other reports as required
    • Demonstrates respect for leadership and willingness to take direction in an efficient and timely manner
    • Commits to upholding the cooperative collegial social climate of the Health Centre with consideration and appreciation for the distinct roles each member of the team fulfills
    • Undertakes clinical consultation with Clinical Supervisor approved by Health Director on a monthly basis, responds respectfully to feedback from clinician, and integrates clinician feedback into practice
    • Performs other duties as required to assist in implementation of the Health Work Plan or to provide back-fill coverage when directed
    • Adheres to all Kwakiutl Band Policies and Procedures

    REQUIREMENTS: 

    • Knowledge of the Kwakiutl community, culture and language an asset
    • Post-secondary education in Social Work, Mental Health field, or equivalent education and/or experience
    • One year of related work experience
    • Understanding of cultural humility and openess to evolving and learning
    • An understanding of mental health issues and concurrent disorder issues, and evidence based best practices
    • Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and complex trauma
    • Knowledge and understanding of history of First Nations relationships with child welfare, understanding of how the current child welfare system works, and understanding of how to work with their systems
    • Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act
    • Knowledge and training in Crisis Response Protocols ans suicide assesment, prevention, intervention and postvention
    • Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills, respectful understanding of client needs and respectful interactions with clients, creating positive relationships
    • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
    • Must have role model behavior that encourages clients and members of the community to live a healthy and responsible lifestyle

    KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

    • Work closely with the various health agencies, medical professionals, and other First Nations
    • Maintains good relations with the Kwakiutl community promoting good health and wellness

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    It is paramount that all positions within the Health Team strive to communicate and serve the Kwakiutl people in a manner that respects, enhances and promotes the cultural identity and well-being of both the individual and the health care providers. This position will strive for cultural safety by:

    • Gaining cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity
    • Understanding and complying with any Kwakiutl policies or position of statements on “cultural safety” and ensuring it is reflected in individual training/professional development plans
    • Ensuring that plans, policies and activities undertaken promote the holistic health and well being of the Kwakiutl in a way that incorporates and promotes cultural aspects of the Kwakiutl people and traditions
    • Assisting in the articulation and establishment of cultural influence expectations in the Kwakiutl Health Centre planning and day-to-day operations
    • Must successfully and periodically undergo an appropriate criminal records check. KBC will reimburse the cost
    • Must provide proof of certifications prior to employment
    • Required to work in a variety of different enviroments
    • Must be respected in the community
    • Demonstrated ability to work well with others
    • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
    • May be required to periodically work outside of normal working hours, and to function independently
    • Must have a valid BC Drivers license and up to date First Aid and CPR
    • Smoke and scent free enviroment
    • Harassment and violence free enviroment
    • Possession of a valid driving license and means of transportation are preferred

    PAY: $25-28 HR

    Applicants must apply by submitting both a cover letter and resume to:

    Caitlin Hartnett, Health Director hd@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-902-2246, or submit in person Attn: Caitlin Hartnett, Kwakiutl Health Centre, 97 Tsakis Way, Port Hardy BC, V0N2P0.

    Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.