Land-Based Activator

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  • CompanyAtlohsa Family Healing Services
  • Job TypeHuman/Social Services
  • Required ExperienceExperience and/or knowledge of working in residential treatment programs.
  • Job TypeFull Time, Permanent Employment
  • Education / CredentialsPost secondary education in Indigenous Studies and/or Social Services.
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline06/21/2024

Job Description

Land-Based Activator

Healing Lodge · London, Ontario

Department: Healing Lodge

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Mid-level

Compensation: $68,000 to $74,000 per year

Atlohsa Family Healing Services is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the role of Land-Based Activator for the Southwest Healing Lodge. The primary role of the Land-Based Activator is to mentor and guide the Atlohsa Team in an enthusiastic manner while executing and delivering land-based initiatives enriched with culture and language.  These initiatives will coincide with ways of knowing, doing, and being as it relates to land connection as a means of enhancing wellness in a balanced manner.

Reporting to the Healing Lodge Manager, the Land-Based Activator will be an active team player in providing leadership, mentorship, and capacity building in implementing a sustainable land-based program to strengthen and support the vision of the land-based healing model.

The Land-Based Activator will also collaborate with Elders/Knowledge Keepers and Language Holders in coordinating and implementing land-based programming while ensuring personal and cultural safety of program participants.

The Southwest Healing Lodge is intended to provide day and residential addictions treatment for Indigenous peoples, through land-based healing programming. 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 nimble, flexible, and accommodate ongoing change is necessary.

Role and Responsibility

Using a wholistic Indigenous-led approach to principles of harm reduction and trauma-informed care, the Land-Based Activator will be responsible for designing, developing, and facilitating land-based initiatives outlined in the Healing Lodge program model, collaborating with Elders and Knowledge Keepers to develop a network of services for programs and providing staff support in learning and development as it pertains to Indigenous Knowledge within land-based learning initiatives and day-to-day practices.

Reporting to the Healing Lodge Manager, the Land-Based Activator provides input into programming pertaining to land-based initiatives and strategic initiatives to sustain program objectives and outcomes. The Activator maintains the personal and cultural safety of participants while building an environment of cultural sensitivity and awareness amongst participants and staff. The Activator is expected to complete administrative functions, reports, and adhere to policies and procedures and relevant practices. They will ensure the confidentiality and safekeeping of documents and records. The Activator will develop and maintain a detailed work plan of activities and corresponding budget.

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Permanent; full-time
CLOSING DATE: June 21, 2024
REMUNERATION:

  • $68,000 to $74,000 per year
  • 100% employer provided benefits:
    • Healthcare
    • Dental
    • Vision
  • Three (3) weeks vacation
  • 12 self-development days per year

Experience and Qualifications

Suitability

  • Post secondary education in Indigenous Studies and/or Social Services.
  • Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs, and traditions in relation to healing and treatment in the addictions field.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of working in residential treatment programs.
  • Knowledge and experience with development and facilitation of culturally appropriate/seasonal land-based activities focused on traditional/cultural teachings and ceremonies, language, hunting, harvesting, and gathering.
  • Mentorship by a recognized Indigenous Knowledge Keeper.
  • Possess extensive Indigenous ecological knowledge.
  • Respect, knowledge. and understanding of Indigenous spirituality.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history, treaty rights, culture, practices, and worldview; recognizes land as a source of knowledge and healing.
  • Recognizes that connection and relationship with land (Mother earth) is important to healing and well-being.
  • Ability to perform, assist and demonstrate physically strenuous cultural activities.
  • Ability to initiate, plan, and manage initiatives/projects.
  • Possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
  • Valid Ontario G-Class Driver’s License, First Aid and CPR certificate and Current Vulnerable Sector Check.

How to Apply

Individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit are strongly encouraged to apply. At Atlohsa, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, due to the nature of our organization, preferences will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources to make arrangements.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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