Well Being Workers – Multiple vacancies

Salary Range: $41,600 to $71,980

Responsibilities:

• Support Mental Health/Wellness programming for KO First Nation schools and KiHS classroom sites
• Develop and promote a Healthy and Active Living program in KO First Nation schools and KiHS classroom sites
• Support Classroom Land Based activities as required
• Develop and facilitate workshops in the classroom sites for parents and families to support the well being of students as requested by KIHS administration and local Education Authority
• Develop and facilitate workshops for KO First Nation school staff and KiHS education staff to support a safe school
• Provide referral services to students, dealing with a wide range of concerns such as mental health issues, substance abuse, past or present violence, traumas, and suicide ideation;
• Facilitate case management services which includes case management meetings with the education staff, community service providers, and with other mental health team members, liaising with other professionals to support students
• Assist KOBE management in developing policies for safe school sites which includes but not limited to; bullying prevention and intervention policies

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post secondary education in the field of Social Work and/or Mental Health
• Experience working within First Nations’ Mental Health and Counselling programs
• Knowledge of First Nation education issues and challenges and of Indigenous culture and values in a regional context
• Good writing and documenting skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate workshops both in person and online
• Excellent leadership, management, motivation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to speak one of the KO local dialects is an asset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Valid Class G Driver’s License
• Able to provide a police criminal background check
• Able to work effectively with others and to work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to travel extensively to the First Nation communities

Submit resume and cover letter with 3 recent professional references (including a letter of permission to KOBE to contact references)