Family Well-Being Navigator

Reports To

Director of Well-Being/Well-Being Manager

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Health and Well-Being, the Family Well-being Navigator is responsible for the delivery of programs that enhance the quality of life for First Nation individuals impacted by historic and intergenerational trauma. The Family Well-being Navigator will be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs related to individual and family healing, parenting skills, cultural development and retention, and community resource development. The curriculum is designed to nurture the spiritual, physical, emotional and mental conditions of one?s livelihood in order to provide well-being, healthy lifestyle practices and self-management processes. The Family Well-being Navigator will help to strengthen individuals and families to empower them in improving the quality of their personal and family life and retaining and reunifying family units.

Job Requirements

?    Bachelor of social work, Bachelor of Indian Social Work.

?    Minimum three years related experience. However, a combination of education, skills and life learning experiences may be considered.

?    Knowledgeable of Indigenous teachings, holistic model of health and wellness programs, grounded on the Medicine Wheel Concept.

?    Demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community support programs.

?    Thrive in high stress environments.

Work Conditions

?    High levels of stress and pressure.

?    Periodic requirement to be on-call.

?    Occasional over-time.

?    Interaction with others under varying circumstances ? including situations of a highly sensitive nature.

?    Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and some lifting.

Location

Muskoday First Nation, which is located 25 kilometers south on Hwy3, from Prince Albert SK.

For a more detailed job description and to apply, please contact Ernie at

[email protected]