Wellness Worker

Career OpportunityInternal/ ExternalWellness WorkerFull-Time and Casual On-CallThis job posting is for an existing vacancy within our is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. TI has over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design development and delivery of a wide range of effective client-centered services. By incorporating the principles of InuitQaujimajatuqangit(IQ) TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population. The Wellness Worker plays a vital front-line role in supporting the daily functioning and therapeutic environment of the Mamisarvik Healing Centre (MHC). This is a non-clinical non-counselling position focused on delivering consistent culturally safe trauma-informed care and practical support to residents throughout their healing Workers are responsible for maintaining a safe respectful and structured residential environment by engaging directly with participants monitoring day-to-day routines assisting with program facilitation and supporting wellness-based activities. They act as key observers and communicators ensuring that important information and participant interactions are accurately documented and shared with the appropriate members of the MHC team including clinicians and offering compassionate support enforcing community guidelines and modeling healthy behaviour the Wellness Worker contributes meaningfully to the stability rhythm and integrity of the program. They are essential team members who help ensure that both individual and group needs are met within a welcoming and healing-centered residential :Provide consistent trauma-informed supervision and emotional support to residential clients. Encourage cooperative living mutual respect and peaceful conflict resolution among residents. Support clients in adhering to house rules and community expectations reinforcing structure and and/or supervise routine housekeeping duties and assist with meal preparation to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. Conduct building security checks and monitor communal areas to ensure the safety and well-being of all accurate and timely documentation including shift briefing forms client notes and incident regularly with the clinical team to share relevant updates observations and client needs. Actively participate in team meetings debriefs and case discussions to promote a collaborative approach to confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries in all forms of communication. Lead and support wellness-focused programming including recreational cultural and therapeutic activities. Collaborate with team members and clients to design group activities that promote healing connection and personal growth. Participate in on-the-land program components which may include overnight stays and physical activity in outdoor settings. Provide transportation to appointments activities and outings in a safe and timely and model life skills such as cleaning cooking budgeting and personal hygiene as part of daily with the Food Services Coordinator to ensure that the nutritional needs of clients are met in a culturally appropriate and trauma-informed light cooking support on weekends or during staff grocery inventory meal planning and kitchen cleanliness when maintenance and cleaning are required between program cycles to ensure the building remains safe functional and welcoming for all a trauma-informed approach in all interactions with clients ensuring emotional safety respect and cultural trusting relationships that support healing from trauma and substance use by providing compassionate non- judgmental and report changes in client behavior or emotional state that may impact their wellness or recovery a calm stable environment that fosters client participation in their individualized healing and model self-care routine and regulation strategies that align with the centres therapeutic Qualifications and Skills:High School Diploma or Equivalent Diploma is required. Undergraduate Degree in Human Relations and/or Social Work is preferred. Training in CPR Crisis Intervention and Prevention Suicide Intervention and Prevention Food Handling and Preparation and other relevant certifications are a valid Drivers License is an 2 years of experience in Front Line Support Services Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Human Relations or Social Work is have strong understanding of mental health conditions substance use and developmental challenges across diverse and application of trauma-informed care harm reduction and strength-based with wraparound supports including housing employment income assistance and legal use of MS Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Videoconference to speak to of systemic issues such as poverty homelessness racism and social injustice and their impact on to de-escalate crises provide immediate emotional support and maintain safety in high-stress in following care plans documenting medication distribution and maintaining accurate humility and an understanding of the importance of language land Elders family and traditional practices in and resilience in dynamic fast-paced and emotionally complex awareness of the intergenerational impacts of colonization residential schools and forced displacement on Inuit wellness. Collaborative skills to work effectively with Elders families local leaders and multidisciplinary teams recognizing and honouring traditional roles in care and decision-making. . **Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. ***Salary and BenefitsSalary range is $20.00 to $21.09 hourlyTI provides paid sickness personal and family sickness leave days and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan for Full-time (earn 3 weeks/year) for Full-time deadline for applications is August 24 CLICK ON **APPLY NOW** TO SUBMIT YOUR in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at to learn more about our programs and services. If you require accommodation during the interview process please contact Wellness Worker works out of 1071 Richmond Road Ottawa (main location) and designated locations within the Ottawa region. We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Hiring Process Disclaimer:We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools to screen assess and/or select candidates. All applications and interviews are reviewed and conducted by qualified human hiring professionals.