Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Residential Services Manager the Cultural Wellness Mentor will provide daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for youth while at HOP-C. A secondary responsibility is to provide guidance and coordination of the Peer Mentor component of the program. The Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible to work collaboratively with the clinical 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’ 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’ 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
Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one
Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Residential Services
Manager or designate in relation to service requirements
Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle
Must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
