Community Wellness Coordinator
Location: 12308 111 Avenue #200, Edmonton, Alberta
Closing Date: November 18, 2024 or until suitable candidate found
Position Status: Full-time (40 hours/work) Permanent
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 for up to one year after transitioning from of a treatment centre 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.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the MNA and Métis culture is an asset.
- Culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and compassionate with an ability to engage with community members in diverse settings.
- Exceptional verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to produce professional documents, reports, and presentations.
- Proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including community, service providers, academic leaders, and government.
- Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to engage with community members in diverse settings.
- Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to carry out workshops, community engagements, and public presentations.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment, including demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and cope with stress effectively under tight and competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, including the ability to take initiative to complete tasks and projects.
- Ability to provide constructive and positive feedback to others and be able to accept the same.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential and politically sensitive information. Strong political sensitivity.
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.
Other Requirements
- Position will be based in office in Edmonton, Alberta.
- Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Ability to travel throughout Alberta is a requirement. Additional, less frequent, out-of-province travel may also occur, with notice.
- Must have a driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
- Acceptable attainment and annual maintenance of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and an Intervention Record Check is required.
What We Offer
- An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, languages, and art.
- Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.
- Generous time off policies.
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.
