Job Description

Community Outreach Wellness Worker
Tr'ondek Hwech'in Government
Dawson City, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $41.08 Hourly

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  Healthcare And Social Services

Duration
Term
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Community Outreach Wellness Worker - Term Department: Wellness Location: Tr’ondëk Hwech’in Office in Dawson, YT Posting Date: August 8, 2022 Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75 Start Date: Immediately End Date: 1 Year from start date (with possible extension) Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3,081.18 bi-weekly) Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): September 1, 2022 Under the direction and supervision of the Wellness Programs & Services Manager, the Community Outreach Wellness Worker is responsible for coordinating and facilitating individual and group support alcohol and drug programs for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in citizens in the areas of education, prevention, pre-treatment, residential treatment, aftercare, and outreach / street services. The position works with Yukon Alcohol and Drug Services and designs and implements TH cultural-based alcohol and drug programs and initiatives. The incumbent employs a collaborative and case management approach to TH services, including crisis interventions, assessments, and referrals. The incumbent oversees and supervises the Nänkäk Chèholay (Land of Plenty) Caretaker and Caretaker Assistant. The position is a part of the on-the-land healing program and will work alongside a team of staff to provide the necessary supports for citizens on their healing journeys. An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires. If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. Essential Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in social work, addictions or other social and humanities fields, with a minimum of two years of related work experience including program coordination. An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills and knowledge will be considered.

• In-depth knowledge of addictions, alcohol and drug abuse, FASD, family abuse, FASD, family violence, sexual abuse, child abuse and neglect.

• Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating presentations, facilitating workshops, program & event planning.

• Experience in assessing, developing, and implementing case management plans.

• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships.

Assets:

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, challenges and aspirations, basic phrases of the Hän language, as well as the intergenerational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families, and communities.

• Knowledge in organizing on-the-land camps, outings, activities, and events that support and align programs and initiatives with TH cultural values and traditional teachings and practices.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Class 5 Driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.

• Remote First Aid, or willingness to obtain.

• Smart Recovery Program Facilitator Training, or willingness to obtain.