The Indigenous Community Worker assists First Nations, Métis and Inuit clients/families to access culturally safe care and navigate the mental health and addictions system while engaged in recovery services in Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience working with Indigenous people in a social service setting.
- Grade twelve (12) high school education or equivalent (e.g. GED).
- Knowledge of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous services and resources.
- Knowledge of health issues impacting Indigenous communities.
- Knowledge of Indigenous world views.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a local Indigenous language (Ojibway, Dakota, Cree).
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate needs.
- Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
- Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
- Good work and attendance record.
- Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.