Job Description

Wellness Worker

Primary Purpose: The main objective of the n\xc3\xa9hiyaw w\xc3\xaecihitowin (Cree helping Cree) project to decrease the current rates of Indigenous incarceration and to mitigate recidivism via culturally adapted interventions for youth and their families in the Little Pine and Poundmaker First Nation, Saskatchewan. Ultimately, it is also to create and sustain safer communities for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The n\xc3\xa9hiyaw w\xc3\xaecihitowin project requires an On-Site Wellness Worker to work as part of a larger team.

Nature of Work: The primary role of the mental health wellness worker is to provide individual and family support and to assist with the delivery of the n\xc3\xa9hiyaw w\xc3\xaecihitowin project. This will include providing group psychoeducational sessions on a weekly basis for the youth and their families. For example, providing an ongoing weekly group session that addresses Alternatives to Violence. This would include assisting with program planning and implementation, facilitating groups, teaching and role modeling healthy communication, healthy boundaries, healthy lifestyles, and effectively managing emotions.

Typical Duties and Accountabilities:

• Participate in all training and workshops funded by this project
• Working with Elders, Project Coordinators, on and off-site Admin staff, and the Principal Investigator to implement the n\xc3\xa9hiyaw w\xc3\xaecihitowin project culturally adapted programming in each community (including facilitating elder meetings with youth, hosting wellness groups for youth and families, participating in the delivery of the Elders healing and care plan as needed, teaching the history of how the justice system has been applied to Indigenous peoples, assist with cultural craft activities, assist with the Rites of Passage, assist with facilitating land-based education, provide Cree classes, facilitate community traditional circles, host family camp, provide individual and family support
• Be reflexive to community needs and requests for additional programming
• Be present in community to form relationship with youth and community leadership
• The successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours (days and evenings) and travel to both communities regularly

Qualifications:

Education: A degree in a related field or equivalent work experience will be considered.

Licenses: Must possess a valid driver\'s license

Skills:

• Fluent in Cree is preferred.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills; daily documentation is required.
• Respectful communication.
• Knowledge and practice of Cree culture or the willingness to learn and practice the Cree culture.
• No criminal record
• Ability to work effectively with First Nations youth & leadership.
• Ability to be flexible, work in a changing environment, and adapt programming to the context of the situation.
• Ability to work well with others, notably with other staff and team members.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Ability to work effectively with technology (prepare agendas, assist with report writing) for meetings and program implementation.
• Participate in all training scheduled by the PI of this project.
• Provide three letters of reference from past employers.

Department: College of Medicine
Status: Term 1 year
Employment Group: Research Positions - Non-union
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable):
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 6/26/2023
Closing Date: 7/3/2023
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask\'s Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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