Indigenous Wellness Worker - Calgary, Canada - Calgary Catholic School District

Calgary Catholic School District

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

St. John Reception Centre

15 12 Street NW, Calgary

Overall Accountability

The Indigenous Wellness Worker provides counselling support to students and families to increase the student's chances of success by developing positive skills that assist them in managing issues and events impacting their functioning.

The Indigenous Wellness Worker is accountable for the development and facilitation of interventions designed to foster and promote stable home and community relationships.

Utilizing systemic approaches, the Indigenous Wellness Worker enhances students social/emotional wellbeing in home and school environments by establishing settings that promote mental health and wellness.

Specific Accountabilities

Delivers trauma informed and culturally sensitive counselling support to students and their families
Suggests opportunities for families to develop skills promoting mental wellness
Consults with school personnel to foster environments supporting the social/emotional wellbeing of students
Delivers crisis intervention and management to the home and school community, i.e., child welfare concerns, suicidal ideation, nonsuicidal selfinjury, etc.
Enhances communication and relationships between school and home environments
Supports family functioning through psychoeducational support and resource support
Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and in consultation with Psychologists, Social Workers and Consultants, Instructional Services to provide resources and strategies for the student, family and school personnel
Day and evening work hours are required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Social Work
Minimum of three (3) years' experience providing support to Indigenous children, youth and families
Experience in the counselling of children, youth and families in relation to emergent social/emotional/behavioural issues
Experience in facilitation of psychoeducational presentations
Experience working with community resources and agencies, including Indigenous Nations, Bands or Tribes
Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certificates
Valid Alberta Driver's License and a vehicle in good operating condition
Strong background in Indigenous cultures, languages and ways
Demonstrated collaboration and teambuilding skills
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills