NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME
Position Overview
The Skaabe will be part of a support team to survivors of residential school and their families, as well as to families and individuals impacted by MMIWG2S+ in collaboration with the IRS RHSW, CSP and MMIWG2S Worker, and under the supervision of the Mental Wellness Manager. The Skaabe (Helper) will provide support, safe; non-judgmental, respectful, and confidential services to individuals and families through trauma informed practices that are culturally relevant and sensitive to their emotional needs.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Help and support to the Traditional Healers, Elders and Medicine People, which includes assisting with a range of traditional healing approaches such as fasting, sweat lodge, shake tent, sacred fire, naming ceremony, clan ceremony and pipe ceremonies.
- Facilitating client access to the Traditional Healers and ceremonies, ensuring that protocols are understood and met, and that traditional medicines are gathered, prepared, identified and stored.
- Assisting with facilitated access for community members, staff and Aboriginal youth to the learning experience of traditional healing approaches.
- Assisting with facilitated the accommodation and travel requirements of the Traditional Healers, assisting with the compilation of a database, program reports and submissions, and maintaining an efficient and secure filing system.
Qualifications & Experience :
Demonstrate a commitment, respect, understanding and knowledge of Traditional Healing.A positive, professional, courteous and respectful manner with a desire to help people find their healing path.A team player with a knowledge and understanding of the health needs of Southeast community members.Demonstrated knowledge and / or experience of the culture, traditions, teachings, ceremonies and practices of Aboriginal people will be considered an asset.