Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager, the Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible for ensuring the cultural needs of youth/adult clients are met who are on the Home for Good case management and waitlist. This includes managing the Home for Good client waitlist; opening new referrals; regular appropriate documentation on all client files; maintaining regular contact and meeting with clients; assisting with client appointments or needs; attend bi-weekly case review meetings, provide daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for youth participants within Adult Transitional Housing services. The Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible to work collaboratively with the team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum post-secondary education; preference in area of Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years鈥� experience in Cultural programming for youth. A combination of skills, education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered
An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred
Preferred (3-5) three to five years鈥� experience in Human Services involving developing and delivering of Cultural programming for youth
Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search
Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager in relation to service requirements
Must posses a Class 鈥淕鈥� Driver鈥檚 Licence and have access to a personal vehicle
A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended
Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Why should YOU choose Dilico?
Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
Competitive salaries
Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
EFAP available to all employees and their families
Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
A chance to make a difference in the community
