Quu'asa Wellness Worker (West Coast)

Quu'asa Wellness Worker (West Coast)
Job Number # 
21902
Employer 
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jul 06, 2020
Apply By 
Jul 17, 2020
NOC Code 
4212
Source 
Employer
Details 

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council/Teechuklth (Mental Health Program) is seeking a term (to August 6, 2021 – maternity leave backfill), full-time Quu’asa Wellness Worker to provide culturally-based support to Central Region individuals, families and communities. Based out of the NTC Central Region Office (Tofino) this unique position would be best suited for someone who has a desire to bring cultural practices into healing with an emphasis of providing support to First Nations people who are at risk or have been involved in high risk life-styles.

Position Responsibilities Include

  • 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 within timelines
Qualifications 
  • Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth cultural-healing practices
  • Front-line experience working with aboriginal people
  • Degree or other training in a field related to counselling and recovery
  • Experience in programs to facilitate transformation from addiction
  • Awareness 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 by 4pm Jul7 17, 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

E-mail: apply@nuuchahnulth.org