Quu’asa Wellness Worker (Zeballos)

Quu’asa Wellness Worker (Zeballos)
Job Number # 
25095
Employer 
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council/Teechuktl
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Tofino
Ucluelet
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Apr 04, 2023
Apply By 
Apr 10, 2023
Wage 
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience: salary range $50,000 - $64,000 annually
NOC Code 
4153
Source 
Employer
For more information, please visit 
https://avemployment.ca/sites/default/files/External%20Posting%20-%20Quu%27asa%20Wellness%20Worker%20%28NR%20Zeballos%29%202023-04-04.pdf
Details 

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council/Teechuklth (Mental Health Program) is seeking a term (for backfill coverage), part-time or full-time Quu’asa Wellness Worker(s) to provide culturally-based support to Nuu-chah-nulth Central Region individuals, families and communities, with an emphasis of providing support to First Nations people involved in high risk life-styles.  Based out of the NTC Central Region Office (Tofino) this position involves regular Travel (by vehicle, boat, and airplane) into the communities of Ahousaht, Ty-Histanis, Opitsaht and Hot Springs is required for this 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 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 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of Grade 12/GED, plus knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth cultural-healing practices  
  • Front-line experience working with aboriginal people
  • Experience in programs to facilitate transformation from addiction
  • Awareness of western mental health approaches to counselling and recovery
  • Experience working in a First Nations environment or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset
  • Possess a valid BC Driver’s License and have daily access to reliable vehicle
  • Available to work evenings and weekends, and travel by boat or plane when required
  • Provide acceptable references and criminal record check
  • Be willing and able to demonstrate compliance with NTC Vaccination Policy (COVID-19)
How to Apply 

Apply by 1 pm, February 9, 2022, by sending your cover letter, resume and three references (available for 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