EO-NO-102 Community Wellness Worker

·        Support the reduction and prevention of family and community violence through 1-on-1 client support and group support initiatives

·        Assist in planning, designing and facilitating various group-based workshops and activities focused on improving indigenous health and enabling participants to achieve and enjoy a healthy and spiritually balanced life

·        Work collaboratively with HIFN colleagues and community partners to bring family violence and human trafficking awareness and prevention campaigns and resources into the community

·        Build and maintain trusting and supportive client relations

·        Assist with client intake and needs assessments, ensuring all necessary forms and documents are completed and inputted into appropriate files and electronic databases

·        Maintain up-to-date electronic and paper-based client files, ensuring they are securely stored with restricted access

·        Provide client-based services that utilize case management techniques such as establishing trusting relationships, case noting, advocacy and referrals

·        Conduct home visits and provide home outreach services as appropriate

·        Support clients to establish and maintain independent, safe and stable living environments where their basic needs are being met

·        Assist clients with scheduling appointments and securing or providing transportation to/from appointment destinations

·        Assist clients with applying for and obtaining personal identification such as birth certificates, health cards, status cards, etc.

·        Encourage and support clients to make healthy choices and practices through methods such as harm reduction

·        Support clients through their journey to healing traumas and assist them to connect with after-care support programs designed to help them achieve overall wellness

·        Incorporate indigenous culture into healing and wellness activities

·        Provide focused education and information to members seeking to learn about and participate in their indigenous culture through individual and group counselling sessions

·        Work collaboratively with the Cultural Coordinator to coordinate and facilitate ceremonial and traditional activities, including sewing and beading groups, healing/cultural teaching circles and/or support groups

·        Provide culturally appropriate life skills training, support services, resources, educational materials, and workshops to address community wellness needs

·        Help to organize and facilitate all major community events such as the Community Christmas Party, Easter Breakfast, Loonie Auction, Community Powwow, Remembrance Day Ceremonies, etc.

·        Establish committees to help coordinate all major community events and recruit and train volunteers

·        Work collaboratively with staff, band members and Elders to establish and maintain documentation of HIFN historical projects, events, family histories and other relevant historical archives

·        Assist members with establishing and maintaining up-to-date ancestry records when requested

·        Provide members with culturally centered support services for funeral and estate planning when requested

·        Plan the annual Seven Grandfather Teaching awards ceremony and oversee the nomination and selection process

·        Prepare and submit grant proposals to funding agencies for community wellness and fitness initiatives

·        Order and purchase supplies required to facilitate community events, workshops and other approved items for clients as needed

·        Distribute information on community wellness workshops, community events and other departmental initiatives via the community newsletter, website, bulletin boards and other multi-media platforms as required

·        Ensure all Ministry reporting requirements are met in a timely manner, including the completion and submission of all required agency forms, agreements, budgets and reports

·        Prepare and monitor annual community wellness program budget and present quarterly program financial reports to the Director of Finance/Administration

·        Behave in a professional manner when acting as a representative of Henvey Inlet First Nation

·        Develop and maintain professional working relationships with external agencies and program sponsors including the Union of Ontario Indians

·        Liaise and consult with the Union of Ontario Indians on issues and available opportunities to enhance the community wellness program

·        Prepare and submit all mandatory reports required on behalf of the community wellness program to the appropriate government ministry and funder

·        Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all community professionals, departments and colleagues

·        Prepare full briefing notes for the Health Director, Director of Finance/Administration and Chief and Council on program statistics regarding program participation and attendance, and other issues and concerns

·        Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date and concise work files

·        Create and maintain a secure filing system with gathered information on all clients accessing services in accordance with PIPEDA regulations

·        Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

·        Adhere to all HIFN Policies and Procedures

·        Attend and actively participate in external continuous learning opportunities that affect the delivery of the community wellness program and maintain up-to-date knowledge on current industry regulations, trends and practices

·        Participate in mandatory training workshops as required

·        Attend and actively participate in team, staff and community meetings

·        Perform other duties as assigned from time-to-time by the Health Director, Director of Finance/Administration or Chief and Council