Traditional Indigenous Healer - Langley, Canada - Encompass Support Services Society

Encompass Support Services Society

Verified Company

Langley, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Encompass Support Services Society is an accredited, non-profit agency that provides a wide range of programs and support services in Langley and Aldergrove for over 25 years.

We help to build strong, sustainable communities by offering inclusive, accessible services tailored to meet the changing needs of the individuals and community we serve.

At Encompass, we are committed to a journey towards cultural humility and safety; for the well-being of those we serve and those we work along-side.

We gratefully acknowledge that the programs, services and offices of Encompass are on the unceded, sovereign Indigenous lands of the Coast Salish People.

This includes the territories of Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui and Semiahmoo First Nations. We also acknowledge the Métis and Inuit people who make Langley their home.

Our purpose is to strengthen the health and vitality of community by identifying and responding to community needs, collaborating to enhance the lives of those we serve, while cultivating effective and sustainable partnerships.

Our vision is to empower individuals, to connect people, and to enrich lives. We value community, integrity, excellence, accountability, dynamic leadership and culture, advocacy, diversity, empowerment and collaboration.

Programs and supports are designed to build new skills, to foster healthy, productive lifestyles and to improve access to services within our community.

Services are low-barrier, all-inclusive and at no cost to participants. Annually, we provide services to over 2500 individuals and families.

The Opportunity

The Traditional Indigenous Healer provides traditional healing, teachings, support and cultural connection to self-identified Indigenous survivors of sexual assault connected to our Encompass Sexual Assault Services Programs.

This program provides trauma informed care to all individuals of any age who are survivors of sexual assault, including historical sexual assault regardless of whether they have reported the sexual assault to the police or other authorities.

JOB POSTING:
Traditional Indigenous Healer

DATE:
April 19, 2024

SALARY RANGE:
As per the contract

HOURS OF WORK:
Contracted position - typically 16, 4 hour sessions in one year, or about one 4 hour session every three weeks

CLOSING:
Open until Filled

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides traditional healing, support and cultural connection to selfidentified Indigenous survivors of sexual assault connected to our Encompass Sexual Assault Services Programs.
Promotes an integrated approach to healing and wellness strategies by emphasizing traditional methods.
Facilitates talking/healing circles, smudging and traditional ceremonies.
Supports participants with consideration of the balance of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual elements impacted by the individual, their family, their community and the environment.
Bridges western medicine practices with traditional ways by facilitating cultural practices and connecting participants to service and resources.
Provides individual and groupbased traditional teachings, spiritual counselling, cultural supports and healing ceremonies for participants and their families.
Uses a Traumainformed, clientcentered and culturally responsive approach to support the emotional and practical needs of participants, and, as appropriate, members of their family or support network, to assist participants in addressing the impacts of sexual assault and trauma.
Works collaboratively alongside the Encompass team and other service providers that may be involved with the participants, including support workers, counsellors, medical professionals, justice professionals, and others.
Supports other Encompass programs to provide advocacy, consultation and support to Indigenous participants.
Works with participants with diverse backgrounds, cultural belief systems and from various communities. This includes people who may identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Two-Spirit or as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Supports a harm reduction approach when working with issues related to substance use and mental health.
Assists the program participants to assess their needs and strengths, goalsetting, care planning, discovering and pursuing passions and supporting emotional wellness, physical health and a strong sense of identity and belonging.
Connects program participants to community resources, as appropriate.
Shares with the team your knowledge in the areas of participant support, healing and safety.
Contributes to sexual assault services program development and processes, statistical reporting requirements, continuous quality improvement and training/education.
Liaises with other agencies, professionals, government staff and others in the community, as appropriate.
Maintains related records and statistics and provides reports to the supervisor.
May perform role in an officebased setting and may accompany participa