Community Wellness Worker

• Use your knowledge and understanding of Community Wellness Worker skills in representing our community's members
• Receive a competitive hourly wage of $38.66/hour
• Don't miss this chance to make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
  

About the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is a strong, vibrant, and progressive Indigenous community that is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from the heart of Toronto. Located nearby to the rural community of Port Perry, MSIFN has the benefits of small-town living while having close proximity to urban areas. As part of the Anishinabek Nation and signatories to the Williams Treaties and other pre-confederation treaties, MSIFN is extremely proud of our Indigenous culture and long history of protecting our Aboriginal and Treaty rights. As owners of the Great Blue Heron Casino and creators of the Noozhoo Nokiiyan Economic Development Limited Partnership, MSIFN has an entrepreneurial spirit and expectation for excellence. We encourage team members to be professional, flexible, dynamic, team players, who have a self-starting attitude and respect for all employees in the workplace. While working within clear lines of authority, MSIFN requires someone who can bring out the best in those who surround them. We are a busy First Nation, with many capital projects and opportunities ahead.  The community and workplace are led by an elected Council of 3 (a Chief and two Councillors) and a Senior Management Team led by the First Nation Manager and including Managers from Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and Health and Social Services. We value the hard work of our entire workforce and support them with a culture of collaboration and respect. 

For more information about our vibrant community please visit our homepage by clicking here.   

Make a Difference Within Our Community

Currently, the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is looking for an experienced Community Wellness Worker to join our community and work with our members and management team in Scugog, ON on a full-time basis. The hours of this role are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday 8.30 am to 1:00 pm. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required to meet operational needs. Position includes after-hours emergency on-call rotation for child welfare. 

Funded through the Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy, the Community Wellness Program is designed to support holistic approaches to the promotion of healthy living and prevention of family and community violence. The Community Wellness Worker (CWW) puts the needs of MSIFN community first through implementation of client-driven services through culture-based programming. This may include, but is not limited to, community-based family violence awareness and prevention education campaigns or activities in local settings (i.e. schools) or at local community events (i.e. Pow-Wows and health fairs).

DUTIES:     

• Collaborate with the Cultural Coordinator to provide holistic health approaches, including traditional ceremonies and family activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strategies to support healthy living and family dynamics.
• Plan and implement community events promoting wellness, such as crisis intervention workshops and health fairs.
• Maintain accurate client records in compliance with case management policies.
• Assist the community in identifying concerns related to healthy living and family dynamics.
• Develop wellness plans with community members that are concrete and attainable.
• Provide participant-based services like healing circles, fitness groups, and nutrition workshops.
• Promote information sharing between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations to increase access to local services.
• Prepare annual financial budgets, monitor costs, and provide variance reports.
• Prepare reports for the Health & Social Services Manager and external funders as required.

 PAY RATE:                               $38.66/hr (F1)

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Diploma in health or social services field required or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience as deemed by the hiring committee.
• Minimum related working experience 1 year and total working experience 1 year
• Minimum of 1-year direct service with children, families and/or communities required

SPECIALIZATION RQUIRED:

• Valid driver’s license and $1M liability insurance
• CPIC acceptable to position upon conditional offer
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, traditions, teachings, community dynamics
• Knowledge of legislation governing First Nations
• Advanced Computer skills:  Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook,
  email, internet
• Knowledge of Privacy legislation
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Excellent team player

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:   

• Work experience with a First Nation or Indigenous Organization

CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

• Bachelor's degree in health or social services field
• Life Skills Coaching Certificate

Do you want to make a lasting difference to a vibrant First Nation community? Here’s your chance!

About the Benefits

In recognition of your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a competitive hourly wage of $38.66/hr. ($70,361/yr. based on a 35-hour workweek) along with the following excellent package:

• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) along with health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short and long-term disability. 
• Employer pension matching scheme of 5%, voluntary contributions can be increased by a further 8%.
• 3 weeks of vacation, which increases to 5 weeks of vacation with your length of service. 
• An additional 2 weeks off during the month of December to January, 7 days additional discretionary days off, and 3 statutory holidays during the office 2 weeks shutdown over the holidays.
• 14 statutory holidays throughout the year. 
• Bereavement leave of up to 5 scheduled business days for immediate family and up to 3 days for extended family in the unfortunate event of a death of a family member.
• Access to the Wellness Motivational Benefit, receive payment of up to $500 twice in a lifetime for attempts at Healthy Lifestyle changes. 
• A commitment to a policy of compensation that is internally and externally competitive and equitable. Though no pay progression is automatic, pay progression will be reviewed in line with professional development, previous work experience, seniority, cost of living, and market trends as outlined within the compensation policy.

This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and growing community where you will have the opportunity to implement processes and make your mark for the better of all.   

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

Please note that a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (CPIC/VSS) acceptable to the position is required upon conditional offer. Expenses for CPIC/VSS are reimbursed after orientation.