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Reporting to the Health Centre Manager the Urban Wellness Worker will counsel and advise adult individuals with drug, alcohol, tobacco, or other problems, such as gambling and mental health disorders in a culturally responsive way. Utilizing culturally appropriate and trauma informed care may counsel individuals, families, groups, or engage in prevention programs. In delivering these services, the Wellness Coordinator utilizes a case management approach with collaboration with mental health counselors, medical staff and other supports within the Health Centre. The candidate will also be collaborative with community based organizations. The caseload tends to be varied, complex, demanding and often crisis orientated. The candidate will provide direct intervention or referral to appropriate service providers/programs, for clients on issues related to: addictive patterns of behavior; concurrent disorders; and other mental health, behavioral and emotional concerns such as abuse, violence, grief and loss.
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Client Population
- Aboriginal groups
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)