Traditional Health Coordinator (Part-time)
Dead Line: January 19, 2022
- direct experience in an Indigenous social services organization providing one to one client care, coaching and mentoring, administration, and coordinating programs, events, and services
- Familiarity with relevant federal/provincial legislation and/or guidelines relating to the funding and delivery of mental health services
- Knowledge of Batchewana First Nation’s Services/Departments and Communities
- Respect, sensitivity, familiarity and consideration of Anishinabek culture, traditions, values, and the Seven Grandfather
- Awareness of the core addiction issues affecting the mental health of First Nation individuals and communities
- Medicinal plant identification, preparation and ceremony uses
- Knowledge of ceremonial protocols
- Knowledge of health and social determinants affecting Anishinabek people
- Understanding of burn-out/compassion fatigue and effects as a service provider
- Understand human nature; be interested in the welfare of others; strong desire to help
- Ability to present to community groups and make formal presentations
- Leadership, reasoning, patience, maturity, and mindfulness
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; foster wide-range of relationships/partnerships
- Maintain accurate and concise documents; perform required reporting practices
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently, with or without supervision
- Possess conflict-resolution skills, de-escalation techniques, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information; practice and respect confidentiality
- Exemplary planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Cultural Safety Training or willingness to obtain
- Traditional knowledge acquired through direct work experience with Elders, Traditional Healers and Medicine men/women;
- Must provide a favorable CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must have a valid Driver’s Licence and automobile insurance coverage
- Must be willing to work flexible hours (evening/weekend) as required
- Must have the ability to travel
- Certificate in CPR/1st Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention will be an asset
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The Traditional Health Coordinator assists in the development, coordination and delivery of a culturally appropriate traditional healing and Wellness programs to deliver services and programs that will strengthen traditional health and promote holistic balance to members living on and off reserve.
The Program Support Worker is responsible for relevant program development and facilitation.
The Membership Liaison is primarily responsible for fielding member complaints, concerns and issues; including administration, and directing them to the appropriate department and/or employee within Batchewana First Nation.
The Band Representative is responsible to act on behalf of the First Nation as a party in the court proceedings involving the First Nation’s children and youth under the CYSFA.
The Family Advocate is responsible to provide support/advocacy with child welfare involved families seeking support by providing help to clarify, understand and address issues, increase awareness, and access to internal and external resources, support community wellness initiatives and collaborate to identify gaps in services.
The Crisis Worker provides help, services and support to clients that are at-risk.