onwa
Community Wellness Worker (Contract)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sponsorship not specified$50k-$61kDetected 20 days ago
LeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Post-secondary diploma in Health Sciences, Social Services, Human Services, Indigenous Studies, Community Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three (3) years of related experience supporting Indigenous individuals, families, and communities through community-based health, wellness, healing, or social service programs.
- Experience providing community-based services, support, case coordination, and wellness programming.
- Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, healing circles, support groups, and community events.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong listening, relationship-building, and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, Elders, service providers, and stakeholders.
Skills
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous individuals, families, and communities.
- Strong crisis intervention, support, advocacy, and referral skills.
- Experience maintaining accurate records, documentation, client files, and program reports.
- Strong presentation and public education skills.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, internet-based systems, databases, and office technology.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, teachings, and community strengths.
- Knowledge of current issues impacting Indigenous women, families, and communities.
- Understanding of family violence prevention, trauma, healing, addictions, mental wellness, and community development approaches.
- Knowledge of Indigenous family dynamics, family systems, and community healing approaches.
- Knowledge of community resources, referral pathways, and service delivery systems.
- Understanding of culturally safe, client-centred, and trauma-informed service delivery practices.
- Knowledge of not-for-profit organizations and community-based service delivery models.
Compensation
- The full salary range for this role is $49,500- $60,778 ONWA conducts annual performance reviews, and employees may be eligible for salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding.
Benefits
- ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:
- Generous paid vacation time
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision and EAP.
- Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
- Participate in CAAT defined benefit pension plan and retire with secure lifetime retirement income
- Paid cultural/personal wellness days
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Possible reimbursement on portion of cell phone and internet expenses
Company info
- Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change.
This listing is sourced directly from onwa's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.