Wellness Worker

Company: Oneida Nation of the Thames

Position: Wellness Worker                

Term: Permanent Full-Time         

Department: Human Services

Division: Health Centre     

Salary: Competitive salary range

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., flexible to align work schedule with program requirements which will include some evenings and weekends

Posting Date: October 2, 2024               

Closing Date: October 15, 2024, at 4:30p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Wellness Worker is an important point of contact for individuals and families seeking services of the Oneida Nation of the Thames, Human Services Department.

The Wellness Worker builds rapport with callers and walk-ins while collecting information, determining the appropriateness of the services, evaluation of risk, crisis intervention if indicated and builds a circle of care for services in collaboration with the community members and clients, also with the Human Services Team and other services deemed appropriate.

EDUCATION:

1. Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Social Work or Social Service Worker.
2. Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
3. Certificates in mental health, addictions, or health promotion or willing to obtain.
4. Valid First Aid/CPR certification or willing to obtain.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous work experience in mental health and addictions is considered an asset.
2. Previous work experience in crisis response is considered an asset.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

1. A cover letter must be included with your application addressing the qualifications outlined above.
2. Resume. 

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

1. The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
2. The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
• Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
• A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
• Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.