Community Wellness Worker
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 2
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Candidates who meet the health, sobriety, communication, and background-check requirements may apply. Applicants should be prepared to work full-time onsite in Yellowknife and have familiarity with or sensitivity to First Nations community wellness issues.
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Job description
Role Overview
The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre is hiring two full-time Community Wellness Workers in Yellowknife. This position supports wellness and prevention work within a First Nations community, with a strong focus on addictions-related services.
What the Role Involves
The successful candidate will bring practical knowledge of addiction issues, strong administrative and organizational ability, and a solid understanding of the historical background shaping alcohol and drug prevention and treatment in First Nations communities. Clear communication skills, both spoken and written, are essential.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should be committed to a healthy lifestyle and must have been alcohol- and drug-free for at least two years. Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counsellor would be considered an advantage. A Criminal Record Check is mandatory.
Compensation and Employment Details
A salary package and benefits are offered. The organization did not specify the exact pay. The competition remains open until a suitable candidate is selected.
Application Process
Resumes may be submitted by email, fax, or in person at the Friendship Centre. A detailed job description is available by calling the number provided in the original posting. Only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Additional Information
Employer: The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre. Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Position type: Full-time, onsite. Number of openings: 2.
Contact Details
Community Wellness Manager: Katherine Arden. Mailing address: The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre, 5011-51 Street, 2nd Floor, PO Box 2667, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P9. Fax: (867) 873-5185. Website: www.ttopfc.com
Posting Status
The original listing indicated the role was advertised until 2023-04-02 and included a view count, which has been omitted from this version.