Aboriginal Wellness Coordinator
Works as a member of a multi-disciplinary Aboriginal and general Community Mental Health Team. The team assists with building Aboriginal community capacity to respond to children and youth with mental health concerns in coordination with other Aboriginal community agencies and professionals.
Qualifications:
1. Knowledge and understanding of the local Aboriginal culture, on historical impacts of colonization
2. Bachelor of Social Work Degree – a degree in Child and Youth Mental Health Care or related degree
3. Knowledge of the Child & Youth Mental Health Plans for British Columbia and related mental health service and delivery systems in the province
4. Knowledge of community, regional, cross regional and provincial child and youth mental health services including how to access/refer clients to available resources
5. Knowledge of relevant legislation including British Columbia=s Mental Health Act, Infants Act, and Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act
6. Knowledge of culture and traditions
7. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
8. Must submit to a criminal records check
Close Date: August 24, 2018
Please submit resumes to:
Cariboo Friendship Society, 99 South Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1J1
Please note: Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

