POSITION SUMMARY:

• Resolution Health Support Workers provide counselling and emotional support to Residential

School Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors.

• Cultural and counselling support is also provided to persons/organizations as requested.
• Travel is an integral part of this position. The successful applicant may need to travel on very short

notice to urban and rural areas.

• This position works on a flex schedule, and weekend work is often necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a BSW, or a degree in Clinical Counselling with a minimum of three (3) years counselling

experience with Indigenous clients. Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies is an asset.

• Possess an intimate familiarity with Indigenous culture, tradition, and ceremony.
• Have an extensive working knowledge of the history and impacts of residential school and

effective methods for working with survivors.

• Ability to provide front-line professional, emotional, and psychological support to claimants: pre-,

during, and post- Indian Residential School /Day School resolution process.

• Ability to provide crisis support to individuals and communities.
• Ability to develop and facilitate workshops on various topics.
• Ability to organize, communicate, be team-oriented, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to liaise with various parties to identify those in need of support; and to facilitate,

coordinate, and network with other support services and stakeholders.

• Provide accurate statistic and activity reports within expected timeframes.
• Computer literacy with ability to use Microsoft Office programs.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Criminal Record Check (less than 6 months)
• Valid First Aid certificate or willing to attend First Aid training.
• Due to the nature of the treatment environment at Tsow-Tun Le Lum; and according to
  Board Policy: preference is given to applicants who have been abstinent from drugs and
  alcohol for a minimum of 2 years and are willing to maintain an abstinent lifestyle while

working at TTLL. (This includes marijuana and all cannabis products.)

• In meeting the objectives and philosophies of the Society, preference will be given to qualified

individuals of Indigenous Ancestry in accordance with Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code.

Please refer the Job description for details