Cultural Wellnes Mentor at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cultural Programming, Youth Support, Community Engagement, Traditional Healing, Cultural Activities, Substance Misuse Support, Life Skills, Recreational Programming, Therapeutic Programming, Leadership Opportunities, Documentation, Client Management, Team Collaboration, Cultural Values, Anishinaabe Traditions, Communication Skills

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Why should YOU choose Dilico? * OMERS Pension plan available to all employees * Competitive salaries * Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees * Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time * EFAP available to all employees and their families * Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees * A chance to make a difference in the community Positions Available: 1 - Full-Time Position Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote) Closing Date: March 03, 2026 Competition #: 1537 Position Overview: Under the direction of the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager, the Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible for ensuring the cultural needs of youth/adult clients are met who are on the Home for Good case management and waitlist. This includes managing the Home for Good client waitlist; opening new referrals; regular appropriate documentation on all client files; maintaining regular contact and meeting with clients; assisting with client appointments or needs; attend bi-weekly case review meetings, provide daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for youth participants within Adult Transitional Housing services. The Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible to work collaboratively with the team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families. Qualifications and Requirements : * Ensuring the daily cultural needs of youths/adults are met by actively providing daily culturally-based activities within the context of programming. * Plan, participate and coordinate daily therapeutic cultural, recreational and social programming for the youths/adults in the program, including. * Connect participants to the wider community through outings, information sessions and workshops. * Support youths/adults to create a pathway out of homelessness by offering training, skill building and leadership opportunities and potential employment/education connections. * emphasis will be placed on cultural values, traditions and ceremonies. * Facilitating cultural activities both at the unit and in the community or wilderness. * Providing youths/adults who are impacted by substance misuse with cultural healing interventions that support withdraw management and increased coping skills. * Providing meaningful family/community engagement activities that supports independent living and life skill-focused aftercare activity learning. * Minimum post-secondary education; preference in area of Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in Cultural programming for youth. A combination of skills, education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered. * An individual who is of Anishinaabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinaabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred. * Preferred (3-5) three to five years’ experience in Human Services involving developing and delivering of Cultural programming for youth. * Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered. * Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search. * Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager in relation to service requirements. * Must posses a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle. * A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended. * Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health. Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers [https://www.dilico.com/careers/] Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people. Dilico Anishinabek Family Care 200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6 TF +1 855 623 8511 | T +1 807 623 8511

Responsibilities

The Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible for ensuring the cultural needs of youth/adult clients are met, managing the Home for Good client waitlist, and providing daily traditional healing and cultural activities. They will work collaboratively with the team to ensure program delivery aligns with the organization's philosophy and goals.