Family Well-Being Wutanm Support Worker

Exciting Career Opportunity

Family Well-Being Wutanm Support Worker

Closing Date: February 8, 2024

General Description:

Under the Sipekne’katik Family Being Director and Program the role of the Sipekne’katik

Wutanm Support Worker is to apply community-based programs through creating partnerships, sharing knowledge, the Mi’kmaw way of knowing and being to address issues which impact community and wellness. (Wutanm (woodon-um) means belonging to my community)

Responsibilities:

• Provide family well being services to Sipekne’katik community members with supports information, and guidance.
• Design and implement assessment and individual/group counseling program, maintain confidential records, documentation, and data.
• Create community interest and awareness in family well being program which incorporate traditional and existing healthy relationship.
• Combination of knowledge in traditional and conventional family teaching models that is community based.
• Facilitate workshops for community members and program by using a holistic approach and encouragement in sharing circles and programs.
• Evaluate workshops and programs making sure that they are meeting the needs of participants and community.
• Create, maintain, and strengthen relationships with community members and resources.
• Work closely with band designate, police, social services, education, health, and other community supports.
• Maybe required to work after hours and some weekends for programs/events.
• Other related duties

Qualifications:

• Human Services diploma/degree or relevant work experience and training in community service will be accepted.
• Experience in facilitation skills and group presentations.
• Endorsement in various program development such as wellness, life skills, culturally appropriate activities, and knowledge of traditional values.
• Experience working in Mi'kmaw communities and knowledge of the Mi'kmaw ways on knowing and being.
• Experience with Medicine wheel, smudging, seven grandfather teachings and creating safe spaces to facilitated sharing circles.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Preference will be given to applicants who Mi’kmaw.
• Strong interpersonal, communicational, and conflict resolution skill.
• Criminal, Vulnerable and Child Abuse Record check required.
• Must be in good standing with child welfare for at least five years.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle.

Salary Annually: $ 55,000- $65,000

Benefits:

This position comes with a variety of benefits including health, dental, disability and life insurances, an employee & family assistance program and employer pension plan.

Please apply with a resume, cover letter (applicants who self-identify as

Indigenous are to state their community ties in their cover letter) and criminal records check to:

Human Resources Manager

Email employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca

We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights
Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits. Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
_ This competition may be used to staff future job vacancies. _

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working in Mi'kmaw communities and knowledge of the Mi'kmaw ways on knowing and being?
• If you identify as First Nations, what community are you from?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• facilitating and group presentations: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Bachelor of Social Work (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Indian Brook 14, NS B0N 2H0 (required)

Work Location: In person