Senior Quu’asa Wellness Worker

Senior Quu’asa Wellness Worker
Job Number # 
21209
Employer 
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Feb 20, 2020
Apply By 
Mar 04, 2020
Start Date 
ASAP
Schedule 
Part Time
NOC Code 
4164
Source 
Employer
Details 

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council/Teechuktl Quu’asa Program is seeking a term (for backfill purposes), part-time (3.75 hrs/day) Senior Quu’asa Wellness Worker to provide mentoring and cultural supervision to Quu’asa Wellness Workers and culturally-based support to the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth Nations. This unique position would be best suited for someone who has been involved in Nuu-chah-nulth cultural practices and teachings. 

Competitive benefit package; salary based on qualifications and experience, pro-rated salary range $27,500 - $34,000.  For further information contact Stan Matthew at: (250) 724-3939.

Position Responsibilities Include

  • To provide mentoring, cultural supervision and case conferencing to Quu’asa Wellness Workers and other staff
  • To provide direct support to individuals, families and communities
  • To facilitate cultural learning, activities, and ceremonies that provides cultural healing and mental wellness
  • To facilitate family support networks and facilitate family connections
  • To be familiar with other healing resources and introducing (referring) clients to these resources
  • To work with other staff to respond to crisis and mobilize community strength in response
  • To maintain reports, forms and all required documents on a timely basis
Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth cultural-healing practices
  • Degree or other training in a field related to counselling and recovery and at least five years front-line experience working with aboriginal people
  • Experience in programs to facilitate transformation from addiction
  • Knowledge of western mental health approaches
  • Experience working in a First Nations environment or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset
  • Must have a car and valid driver’s licence
  • Provide acceptable references and criminal record check
How to Apply 

Apply before 4pm, March 4th, 2020 by sending your cover letter, resume and three references (available to contact) to:

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
P.O. Box 1383
Port Alberni, BC  V9Y 7M2
Attn.: Human Resource Manager
Fax: (250) 723-0463
Email: apply@nuuchahnulth.org