Community Wellness Worker
$49,500–$55,139 year
HybridThunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Community Wellness Worker with ONWA supports and coordinates local programming to reduce or prevent family and community violence, delivering culture-based healing through the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy at the local level. The role involves developing, facilitating, and coordinating community-based health, wellness, and education campaigns, including school and event activities, while leveraging strong crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral skills. The position requires a post-secondary diploma or equivalent, extensive experience with Indigenous communities, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and a 35-hour workweek, with remote/hybrid options for various positions.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma in Health Sciences, Social Services, Human Services, Indigenous Studies, Community Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years of related experience supporting Indigenous individuals, families, and communities through community-based health, wellness, healing, or social service programs.
- Experience providing community-based services, support, case coordination, and wellness programming.
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous individuals, families, and communities.
- Strong crisis intervention, support, advocacy, and referral skills.
- Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, healing circles, support groups, and community events.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong listening, relationship-building, and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, Elders, service providers, and stakeholders.
- Experience maintaining accurate records, documentation, client files, and program reports.
- Strong presentation and public education skills.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, internet-based systems, databases, and office technology.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, teachings, and community strengths
- Ability to speak an Indigenous language (asset)
- Trauma-informed service delivery
- Experience with crisis intervention and referral
- Not-for-profit sector experience
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities (asset)
- Strong presentation and public education skills
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