Community Wellness Worker - Sachs Harbour - Jobs in Sachs Harbour, NT

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Limited CompetitionThis job opening is limited to residents living within the Beaufort-Delta region.Department InformationThe Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.Job InformationSCOPEUnder the direction of the Minister of Health and Social Services, the NTHSSA is established to move toward one integrated delivery system as part of the governments transformation strategy. Located in Sachs Harbour and reporting to the Regional Supervisor Community Wellness based in Inuvik, the CWW is a part of the regional Community Counseling Program team providing services to communities in the Beaufort Delta Region. CWW is responsible for serving their community and the region by working with individuals within communities who express a desire to improve their overall health and well-being in the community environment.The positions home office is located in Sachs Harbour health Centre, however, the majority of the time will be spent in the community, at the school, community centre and other relevant sites. The CCW provides education, prevention and health promotion initiatives to all members of the community to achieve a better understanding of the issues surrounding cultural identity, mental health, addictions and family violence and with linkages to school and community to determine supports needed. This involves working with various stakeholders, Indigenous leadership and the general public including a diverse population (elders, adults, adolescents, children and families). The CWW works collaboratively with other social and medical professionals as well as organizations and professionals in the community and outside of the health and social services system to meet the overall goals and objectives.The CWW will also be responsible for outreach, promoting engagement of at-risk-adults and youth and their families in the community and increasing access to opportunities to address mental health and addiction services. Youth outreach occurs away from the office at various community locations or settings, including the school, and community centre. This includes referral services for youth-at-risk and the support and encouragement to assist youth to make proper use of referrals. Outreach will include linkages to the community programs and agencies to facilitate contacts and services specifically for youth and will include advocacy and collaboration, to find solutions and resources to address youth, social, behavioural, and cultural development.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform health promotion activities in the area of chronic health, mental health, addictions, and family violence and its impact on physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health in community settings.
• The ability to facilitate individual and group learning using a client-youth centered approach and popular education, and cultural development models.
• Knowledge of physical, psychological and social effects of addictions, mental health/mental health disorders and family violence.
• Knowledge of treatment options for people of all ages with addictions and mental health issues.
• Knowledge of referral routes and care coordination

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: a Bachelors degree in thePsychology/Social Sciences together with one year of relevant experience in a scope of practice or experience in addictions, mental health or family violence or in a youth supportive setting.A supervised work experience is also required. Previous work experience in a remote northern location would be an asset.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Inuvik HR Client Service CentreDepartment of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest Territories1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDINGBOX 1869INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0Tel (867) 678-6600Fax (867) 678-6620jobsinuvik@gov.nt.caNote: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.Quick Apply

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