Job Description

The Wellness Worker is responsible for planning and implementing initiatives

associated with preventing and reducing substance misuse at Wet'suwet'en First

Nation, utilizing a Trauma-Informed Approach. The Worker provides direct support to

individuals and families struggling with challenges such as mental health issues,

substance use, and family violence through counselling, education, and referral

services.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prevention:

Regularly distribute written material on substance abuse prevention. Hold educational workshops on a quarterly basis, ensuring each workshop will target a specific age group. Promote and host cultural activities aimed at increasing cultural knowledge and pride. Promote and host recreational and social activities that promote substance use and a substance-free lifestyle.
Intervention:

Provide an initial assessment of the client's needs. Set up a treatment plan with and for the client. Co-host group counselling sessions in consultation with the Mental Health
Clinician

Coordinate and host self-help groups in the community as requested. Follow-up for after care: Ensure an after-care plan is in place before the client's release date. Provide individualized support for those maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Promote group support for abstinence Promote and facilitate activities for healthy living
Collaboration:

Collaborate with community leadership, other service providers and the general community on abuse prevention and intervention. Attend Wet'suwet'en First Nation community member meetings, Community Enhancement Committee meetings and other Health and Wellness meetings as requested. Consult with local Hereditary Chiefs/Elders and Knowledge Holders for information and ceremonies. Incorporate traditional and cultural healing approaches into services and co-facilitate cultural activities such as landbased teachings.
Administration:

Maintain client-related records and statistics Maintain a community events calendar and individual counselling schedules up to date. Provides monthly written and weekly reports as requested. Performs other duties as deemed necessary.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/ Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, traditions and socio-economic conditions (specifically Wet'suwet'en) Working knowledge of the substance misuse field. Knowledge of the various interventions for substance misuse prevention and intervention Interpersonal - maintains confidentiality, open to other's ideas and willingness to try new things. Planning /organizing skills - prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time management and develops action plans to meet deadlines.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Human Services Diploma Minimum of two years of experience in the social services field Demonstrates the highest degree of confidentiality Experience with Word, Outlook, Excel, and working with video conferencing platforms Zoom and Teams communication tools Ability to be flexible to meet changing priorities Responsive to evening and weekend crisis-oriented matters Excellent verbal and written communication skills Valid Driver's License and own transportation
WAGE RANGE: $20-30 per hour, pending experience

Please submit a cover letter and updated resume with (3) work references to:

gm@wetsuweten.net

PLEASE DO NOT CALL. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian

Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with

Aboriginal Ancestry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

Social Service: 2 years (required) Indigenous Organizations: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person