ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.
Competition Number: 2025-043
Position: Community Wellness Program Worker
Department: Health & Community Wellness
Employment Status: Contract – 12 Months
Salary: $31.34 – 37.46/HR – 35 Hours per Week
Location: Naughton, ON
Closing Date: August 12, 2025, at 4pm
POSITION SCOPE:
The Community Wellness Program Worker is responsible for promoting mental health and addiction awareness through culturally grounded, holistic, and community-based education. This role empowers community members to make healthy lifestyle choices and supports the overall wellness of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or Degree in Health and/or Social Work, or an equivalent program.
- 3-5 years’ work experience in social/health and prevention program settings
- CPIC (Vulnerable Sector) – must be provided at the time of employment offer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, implement and evaluate wellness programming for the community
- Facilitate programming addressing needs identified in the Mental Health and Addictions program, Community Strategic Plan, and the needs of the community.
- Participate in annual workplan development with the Health Team
- Participate in performance evaluations as established by the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
- Establish educational goals in the form of an annual learning plan
- Prepare monthly calendars and participate in program planning meetings
- Record participation statistics (data entry) and prepare reports
- Contribute to report submissions to meet funding requirements
Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to:
Human Resources,
25 Reserve Rd,
Naughton, ON
P0M 2M0
Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.