Competition No.: 2024-065
Position: Family Wellness Facilitator
Classification: FHWC2 - Facilitator Pay Scale: $55,047.78- $63,416.27 
Conditions: · Full Time (Non-Unionized) · Required to Live in Community
Department: Family Wellness and Healing Lodge
Location: Little Grand Rapids FN, MB
Closing Date:  | July 25, 2024
How to apply:  Email: [email protected]Fax: 204-594-0499 Applications can also be dropped off at the Family Wellness and Healing Lodge  

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Family Wellness Facilitator is tasked with planning, organizing, and facilitating culturally enriching programs and life skills enhancement activities for parents and youth. The Family Wellness and Healing Lodge provides a 10-day residential program for families from the eight communities in the Southeast Region. All positions within the Family Healing and Wellness Lodge are located on the airport side of Little Grand Rapids First Nation, an isolated fly-in community.

 

·        Plan and coordinate educational activities and land-based activities for the young people and their families.

·        Develop and lead workshops for adults, tailored to their initial assessment of parenting need.

·        Facilitate group and individual workshops based on Parenting, being in relationship with oneself, others, and community including capacity-building workshops and activities for young people.

·        Prepare detailed and objective transition safety plans with the families upon returning to their communities.

·        Establish therapeutic relationships with parents and children, fostering positive outcomes.

·        Address areas of concern with parents and children, providing guidance and redirection to achieve positive results.

·        Plan and implement individual and group activities that incorporate various skills, including but not limited to; artistic expression, cultural activities, classroom teaching, and indoor/outdoor physical exercise, etc.

·        Supervise children and youth, ensuring their safety and compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.

·        Possesses knowledge of supporting individual spiritual preferences and demonstrate openness to diverse beliefs.

·        Maintain accurate daily logs and incident reports as required.

·        Other duties as assigned.

·        Degree or diploma in the field of education is preferred (an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may also be considered).

·        Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with:

o   Indigenous culture, history, colonization, and the rural environment.

o   Addictions; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and community resources.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills (specific to documentation and report writing).

·        Valid drivers’ licence an asset.

·        Satisfactory Criminal Record; Child Abuse Registry; and Prior Contact Check.

 

Preference will be given to Southeast members and Indigenous candidates (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) meeting the position requirements. All Indigenous applicants are asked to self-declare within their cover letter. We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.