Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker at Squamish Nation

District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

112500.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical assessment, Case management, Counselling, Trauma-informed care, Harm reduction, Mental health support, Substance use support, Crisis intervention, Outreach services, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Electronic medical records, Advocacy, Wellness planning, Indigenous cultural safety, Suicide risk assessment

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER CLOSES: Open Until Filled BE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL! Join Yúustway Health and Wellness as a Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker and play a vital role in supporting the holistic health and wellness of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people, families, and community members. Rooted in Squamish Nation values and guided by snew̓íyelh (teachings), wenáxws (respect), and community connection, this role provides culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and strengths‑based support across mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorders. Working within the Kaľnúmet Primary Care team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, Elders, traditional healers, and community partners to ensure coordinated, wraparound care from birth through end of life. This is an opportunity to do deeply impactful work in a community‑based, interdisciplinary environment that honours Indigenous ways of knowing, healing, and being. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Provide clinical assessment, case formulation, and wellness planning for individuals and families. * Deliver short‑term individual and group counselling, including mental health, substance use, family, and suicide risk assessments. * Conduct mental health and substance use intakes and develop individualized Wellness Plans. * Use trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction, and culturally safe approaches in all client interactions. * Provide outreach services, including creative strategies to engage hard‑to‑reach community members. * Participate actively in interdisciplinary case management meetings within Primary Care. * Collaborate with Primary Care, Home & Community Care, and Community Health & Wellness teams to support coordinated care. * Support clients in navigating health and social systems, including hospitals, treatment programs, and allied services. * Coordinate and advocate for temporary or permanent housing supports, including post‑hospital discharge. * Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. * Support community wellness events, groups, and health promotion activities. * Contribute to program improvement through reporting, communication of service gaps, and team collaboration. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related discipline from a recognized institution. * Registered with the BC College of Social Workers (in good standing). * 3+ years recent experience in mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorders. * Strong experience in clinical counselling, case management, and outreach. * Experience working in a First Nations or Indigenous community (preferred). * Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety, humility, and respectful practice. * High emotional intelligence with the ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate under pressure. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. * Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage complex caseloads. * Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. * Comfort using EMRs, databases, and Microsoft Office; ability to learn new systems. * Valid BC Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel within the North Shore and Squamish Valley. WHY WORK WITH US * Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging) * Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development * Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity. As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes. Salary: $75,000 - $112,500 Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=231d694d-cd50-4fb7-82a6-dd0773e68b38&ccId=9200976969580_2⟨=en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=525291]are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical assessment, wellness planning, and short-term counselling for individuals and families within a trauma-informed framework. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and support community members in navigating health and social systems.