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Atlohsa Family Healing Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Healing Lodge Support Worker for the Southwest Healing Lodge. The primary role of the Healing Lodge Support Worker is to provide culturally appropriate holistic services for the participants of the land-based healing program; ensuring high-quality, participant-centered services that are in line with the vision, mission, and philosophy of the organization. The Southwest Healing Lodge is intended to provide day and residential addictions treatment for Indigenous peoples through land-based healing programming. Additionally, the Healing Lodge has a special focus on empowering families and the prevention and healing from gender-based violence. As Atlohsa continues to rapidly grow and expand, a willingness to be flexible and accommodate ongoing change is necessary. Role and ResponsibilityUsing a wholistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of Harm Reduction and trauma-informed care, the Healing Lodge Support Worker will be responsible for delivering Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) land-based programs to residential program participants. The program aims to support Indigenous peoples’ healing from the effects of intergenerational trauma. Reporting to the Healing Lodge Program Manager, the Healing Lodge Support Worker delivers approved Indigenous program activities to the Healing Lodge participants, while following legislative requirements, regulations, policies, procedures, and the mission of the organization. Using a trauma-informed approach, the Healing Lodge Support Worker will utilize traditional Indigenous wholistic practices, including ceremony, use of the four medicines, and in alignment with the Seven Grandfather Teachings (Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth). The Healing Lodge Support Worker will be a dynamic role, navigating the challenges of facilitating an on-the-land program overnight, bed-based program while supporting the program participants on their healing journey. The candidate will have strong outdoors and camping skills that include safety awareness and the ability to lead and facilitate ceremonies such as healing circles and smudging. The candidate will be able to provide professional cultural understanding and intervention in response to the dynamic needs of the participants. The Healing Lodge Support Worker will also be responsible to:Complete necessary documentation, reports, case notes, and checklists.Collaborate with the intake worker and other Healing Lodge workers.Maintain security and safety of the participants and adhere to Atlohsa Family Healing Services policies and procedures.Facilitate with the cook for mealtimes.Perform belongings searches when necessary.Dispense medication in compliance with Atlohsa’s policies and procedures.Coordinate with third-party health and paramedical care as required for the participants.Delegate chores to the program participants.Maintain confidentiality.Exercise good judgment.Be available for travel as required.
Social service worker, addictions worker, or other related degreeCertification with ICBOC or CCPC is an assetMinimum 3 years experience in mental health counseling, group ceremony facilitation, or addictions treatmentExperience working with Indigenous peoples who have been exposed to violence/abuse, homelessness, mental health challengesKnowledge of the Indian Residential School system and the intergenerational trauma of Indigenous people of Canada.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of traditional holistic healing practices, languages, and cultures of the Indigenous population of the Southwestern Ontario region.Moderate to strong knowledge of colonialism, and the historical and ongoing impacts on Indigenous peoplesDemonstrated strengths in interpersonal relations, problem-solving, crisis intervention, group dynamics, and trauma-informed approachEffective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner as defined in the Atlohsa Code of ConductKnowledge of the First Nation Mental Wellness Continuum Framework and the Native Wellness Assessment are assetsValid Ontario G-Class Driver’s License, First Aid and CPR certificate and Current Vulnerable Sector CheckICBOC certifications require three years of sobriety from substance misuse and abuse.
To apply, visit our careers page at Career Opportunities – Atlohsa