Overview
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for a full-time Community Wellness Coordinator. Reporting to the Manager of Community Wellness, the Community Wellness Coordinator will collaboratively facilitate the envisioning, implementation, and evaluation of Shakiwayniwayhk (Embrace): Substance Use Recovery Program. The Substance Use Recovery Program is an expansion of the Opioid Recovery Wrap-Around Support Program. Grounded in Métis culture, history, and person-centred, trauma-informed care, the Community Wellness Coordinator is a crucial touchpoint in supporting and advancing the wellbeing of Métis Albertans on their recovery journey. This position requires a motivated, confident, and driven individual who is passionate about the health and wellbeing of Métis Albertans. The applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills and possess exceptional written and oral communications skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate the Substance Use Recovery Program in collaboration with the Community Wellness Manager.
- Develop relationships with the Métis community with the intent of informing existing and future community wellness programs and other initiatives.
- Support and advocate for Métis Albertans throughout their recovery journey and up to one year of transitioning out of a treatment by providing one-on-one support including, but is not limited to,
- Tracking and completing program intake information,
- Working within a designated budget for program tracking,
- Developing and adjusting individual recovery plans, and
- Providing referrals to external resources such as health supports, housing, financial aid, etc.
- Create, foster, and maintain relationships with internal and external partners, including critical and collaborative partnerships in academic, health care, and other sectors/organizations.
- Assist with the dissemination of program and initiative outputs through reports and other knowledge translation products for the Métis community and other stakeholders.
- Assist community knowledge dissemination and health literacy through province-wide community health events, including the annual MNA Health Forum.
- Create and submit posters, reports, abstracts, and presentations for conferences, events, and other initiatives.
- Provide technical support for, and occasionally facilitate, weekly peer support gatherings.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in health, social sciences, or related fields. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Frontline experience in a client support role is preferred.
- Program development, implementation, and evaluation experience is required.
- Addictions support worker certification/training, or training in trauma-informed care are assets.
- Knowledge and experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma, substance use and addictions, and emotional or mental challenges.
- Experience working in mental health and addictions, in an Indigenous health and/or non-profit setting, or working directly with Métis or Indigenous people are assets.
Apply online today at http://albertametis.com/careers/
Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please
