Community Wellness Worker

Company: Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

 The MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION

is accepting applications for the full-time, permanent position of

“Community Wellness Worker ”

Closing Date:  July 30, 2025, at 12:00pm

Position Purpose

Responsible for providing community support services for the community by:

• Providing primary prevention and other services as assigned
• Managing a volunteer component within the programs

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Will possess college diploma in social services or early childhood education or Child and Youth worker

Knowledge

• Knowledgeable about MCFN culture and social structure
• Familiarity with traditional approaches to helping
• Have extensive knowledge of community development and of the range of methods and techniques that are employed in primary prevention
• Solid background in computers with specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Skills/Abilities

• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and management
• Relate effectively to community members, in particular, to elders
• Effectively interpret community needs and deliver a variety of primary prevention programs in the health and social areas
• Update information systems as required

Other Requirements

• Must have a satisfactory result from a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check.
• Must have a valid Class “G” driver’s license and willingness to upgrade to a Class “F” license.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain by the end of the probationary period
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends

Assets

• Familiarity with MCFN Social and Health services principles, policy and other service resources
• Knowledge of the CYFSA

Please submit your cover letter, resume, proof of educational qualifications and three current references to:

The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation

Attention:  Personnel Committee

2789 Mississauga Road

 Hagersville, ON

N0A 1H0

Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email listed below. 

A detailed job description is available at the MCFN Admin Building or by email at HR.Clerk@mncfn.ca

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-identification is encouraged.

     Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.