Adult Wellness Coordinator

Inuvik - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Adult Wellness Coordinator

Department: Health & Wellness

Reports To: Manager of Health Services

Location: Inuvik NT

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

ROLE

Reporting to the Manager of Health Services the Adult Wellness Coordinator supports Gwichin Participants under the Gwichin Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA) in strengthening overall wellness life stability and long-term healing. The role provides holistic culturally grounded adult wellness support that extends beyond traditional treatment and aftercare addressing substance use recovery mental wellness life skills development and navigation of programs and services. Working directly with adults across the continuum of carefrom crisis stabilization to long-term wellness planning the coordinator delivers trauma-informed culturally safe services rooted in Gwichin values land-based healing and community connection. The position collaborates closely with territorial partners community organizations Elders and cultural knowledge holders to ensure coordinated; wraparound supports that promote healthy connected and empowered lives for Gwichin Participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide intake assessments and wellness planning for adults seeking support for mental health addictions grief trauma and general life stability.
Create individualized wellness plans that include cultural emotional physical mental spiritual and social supports.
Support adults in navigating GNWT federal non-profit and community programs.
Support adults seeking detox treatment or recovery programs across NWT and Canada.
Maintain aftercare plans and support clients with post-treatment reintegration.
Maintain a directory of territorial national and land-based treatment programs.
Facilitate connections to cultural counsellors Elders knowledge holders and On-the-Land programs.
Participate in healing gatherings seasonal camps and cultural programming.
Encourage incorporate and document cultural goals in all wellness plans.
Assist adults in accessing housing supports justice diversion programs income support medical services and employment/education resources.
Build strong partnerships with health justice housing education and social services.
Deliver education and awareness initiatives related to mental health addictions and life skills.
Promote harm reduction and safe practices when appropriate.
Maintain confidential client files using GTC-approved systems.
Track and report program outcomes.
Contribute to strategic planning program evaluations and department development.
Attend ongoing training in trauma-informed practice Indigenous wellness approaches addictions cultural safety harm reduction and community health.
Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma or degree in Social Work Mental Health & Addictions Counselling Indigenous Wellness or a related human services field.
Equivalencies with relevant training and lived experience will be considered.
Minimum 2 years of experience supporting adults in mental health wellness addictions or community support roles.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed harm reduction and culturally safe practices.
Knowledge of adult learning life skills development and crisis intervention.
Experience supporting Indigenous adults; knowledge of Gwichin culture language values and land-based practices is a strong asset.
Ability to collaborate with territorial systems (health housing justice education etc.).
Strong communication relationship-building and organizational skills.
Proficiency with MS Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive client information.
Valid Class 5 Drivers License and ability to travel.
Ability to provide a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

APPLY

Please submit your resume and cover letter combined into a single PDF file via email to with the subject line Adult Wellness Coordinator Application. Kindly indicate if you are a Gwichin Participant or Indigenous applicant requesting priority consideration or if you require any accessibility accommodations.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwichin Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA) preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this preference.

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Position Title: Adult Wellness CoordinatorDepartment: Health & WellnessReports To: Manager of Health ServicesLocation: Inuvik NTEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimeROLEReporting to the Manager of Health Services the Adult Wellness Coordinator supports Gwichin Participants under the Gwichin Comprehen...