1243: CULTURAL WELLNESS MENTOR

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Residential Services Manager the Cultural Wellness Mentor will provide daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for youth while at HOP-C. A secondary responsibility is to provide guidance and coordination of the Peer Mentor component of the program. The Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible to work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum post-secondary education; preference in area of Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in Cultural programming for youth. A combination of skills, education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered
• An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred
• Preferred (3-5) three to five years’ experience in Human Services involving developing and delivering of Cultural programming for youth
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search
• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Residential Services Manager or designate in relation to service requirements
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle
• Must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community