Regional Wellness Coordinator

at  Government of the Northwest Territories

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of physical, psychological, and social effects of addictions, and family violence.
• Knowledge of health, lifestyle and wellness programs, services, and related activities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with youth through different mediums.
• Ability to research and promote health activities in the area of mental, spiritual, and emotional health.
• Awareness of the importance and limitations of confidentiality, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of personal information.
• Ability to acquire relevant knowledge of the NWT Mental Health Act, the Child and Family Services Act and other applicable NWT legislations.
• Understanding of the curriculum and an awareness of various issues associated with Social Emotional Learning.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of Mental Health First Aid for Northern Peoples.
• Ability to be self-directed, meet deadlines, and prioritize work.
  Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
  A degree in the Social Sciences coupled with at least two (2) years of relevant experience.
  Equal combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Please refer the Job description for details