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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Competition #: 2024-03-001

Family Wellness Support Worker - Term
Department:  Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì’ (Our Families, Our Future)
Location: Chief John Jonas Centre – Dawson, YT
Posting Date:  March 5, 2024
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75
Start Date:  Immediately
End Date:  March 31, 2025
Salary:  Level 5 Step 1 ($2,729.25 bi-weekly)

Closing Date:  Until Filled

Under the direction of the Cultural Connections Manager, the Family Wellness Support Worker is responsible for providing in-home & community support services through a flexible model for Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in families in Dawson. The position will assist all TH families to ensure prevention programs and services are offered, referred, and implemented, the role will support the integrity of family units and coordinate resources and services to the children, youth and parents. The incumbent is responsible for implementing with other Ni’ehłyat Nidähjì’ staff, the Ni’ehłyat Nidähjì’ Prevention programs and services. The incumbent will work with the Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì’ (Our Families, Our Future) Team to develop and implement Holistic Case Management Plans around support and capacity building strategies for families. The incumbent will ensure TH values and culture are at the forefront of the duties required. 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Grade 12 Diploma or GED combined with Post-Secondary education or training in Home / Family Support or similar area of study. An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. 
• Strong knowledge of wellness and of the TH social structure, traditions and cultural values and health, social and family issues affecting First Nation people.  
• Knowledge of and experience implementing the best-practice models of family support / respite / prevention and delivery. 
• Strong knowledge of holistic case management and trauma informed practices. 

• Knowledge of community agencies and resources available to utilize in case management, planning and referrals. 
• Knowledge of the intergenerational impact on individuals, families, children and communities which may include experiences with foster care, group homes, loss of culture, loss of family and family unit, family violence, etc. 
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, listening and written. 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain positive / productive relationships with clients, families, the community, co-workers and other departments and outside agencies. 

Assets:  

• Knowledge or willingness to learn, TH culture and traditions and experience implementing TH values into TH programs and services. 
• Knowledge of the effects of FASD, substance use, mental wellness and concurrent disorders. 
• Knowledge of and experience with child / youth development models and traditional parenting practices. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening check prior to starting this position. 
• Class 5 Driver’s License with a clear driver’s abstract. 
• Standard First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain. 
• TH101 Cultural awareness training or willingness to obtain. 
• Mental Wellness First Aid, Vicarious Trauma & Trauma Informed Care Certification, De-escalating skills or willingness to obtain 

A detailed job description is available upon request.