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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #c00000\">Position Summary</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Seabird Island is committed to advancing holistic wellness and culturally centered healthcare. We are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that respects and values First Nations knowledge, traditions, and ways of being. We are seeking a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Traditional and Holistic Wellness Specialist</span> to join our team, working collaboratively to enhance the holistic health and wellness of community members and clients through culturally informed programming and services.</span></p>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Under the direction of the <em>Director of Health and Social Development</em>, the <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Traditional and Holistic Wellness Specialist</span> ensures service delivery is centered around First Nations worldviews, beliefs about holistic health, and cultural aspects of personal and family wellness. This role involves developing and implementing wellness programs that incorporate traditional practices into our programming, offering workshops on holistic health, and promoting cultural continuity within wellness services. The <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Traditional and Holistic Wellness Specialist</span> will also engage in community relations activities to support clients and strengthen the connection between traditional knowledge and health outcomes in the community and provide support while on their path to wellness or in crises.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #c00000\">What you'll do </span></span><br><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Program Development and Management:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Lead the planning, evaluation, development, redevelopment, and implementation of traditional wellness programs and services that reflect First Nations values and holistic health practices.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure all programs and services incorporate First Nations traditions, values, and cultural aspects of wellness.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Develop and implement individual wellness plans for community members and clients.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ensure all programs and services incorporate culturally appropriate services, treatment, and support to individuals seeking balance within all aspects of self: Emotional, Spiritual, Physical, and Mental wellbeing.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Community Engagement and Education</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Facilitate events for healing and sharing circles, traditional plant walks, healing gatherings, coming-of age workshops, elder workshops, etc.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Conduct workshops on traditional plants and remedies, holistic teachings, traditional learnings, protocols and season harvesting knowledge.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide cultural training, education, and guidance to staff to ensure they provide services to families and communities in a culturally appropriate manner.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide cultural training, education, and guidance to families and communities to ensure they can access traditional healing services with an understanding of appropriate protocols.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide mentorship and learning opportunities to staff, families, and community members.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide consultation to staff on protocols, ceremonies, and practices of Seabird Island.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide ceremonial support and guidance as requested.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Health and Wellness Support:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Engage clients in a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to support emotional, social, physical, and mental health growth and stability.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Coordinate traditional-based activities that involve the specific use or development of traditional knowledge, practices, teachings, or services to achieve the objectives of the activity or event.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Determine courses of action for client-driven needs.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide traditional knowledge, cultural teachings, and ceremonies so that families and communities can learn and practice traditional healing strategies in their daily lives.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Collaboration and Partnership Building</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Develop networks and build partnerships to influence all levels of management and cross-functional areas, including health, community engagement, education, human resources, finance, planning, and community infrastructure.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Build relationships and networks with external service providers such as First Nations Health Authority and Fraser Health.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Work closely with management to ensure a positive experience for clients and the community.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Leadership and Supervision:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Provide orientation, supervision, work direction, and feedback to volunteers and practicum students.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Facilitate group activities, meetings, and groups.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with the team to work within a harm reduction model of care for participants.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong mentorship skills for other staff members.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Documentation and Reporting:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Complete all charting and documentation clearly, concisely, and factually.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Prepare reports on program effectiveness and community impact.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Maintain accurate records of client interactions, program activities, and community engagement efforts.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Other Duties </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Working / Special Conditions </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Initial and ongoing employment is subject to submission of a clear Criminal Record Review Program to ensure the safety and trust of the communities we serve. This check will be conducted every five years.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Initial and ongoing commitment to the values and guidelines of Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band), including our policies, procedures, standards of practice, and laws, is essential. This commitment supports our collective work, the community, and the responsibilities of this role.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Must possess a valid class 5 driver's license and have access to safe and reliable transportation, insured for community-based use, to effectively engage and support projects, work, and initiatives</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Flexibility in working hours may be required, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the needs and schedules of clients and community needs. Employees will be given as much notice as possible to any changes in schedule.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #c00000\">What you bring </span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Extensive knowledge of First Nations traditional wellness practices, holistic health, and cultural protocols.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Social Work, or a related field with a focus on First Nations health and wellness.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience in program development, management, and evaluation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">2+ years of relevant experience working within First Nations communities, focusing on holistic wellness.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Excellent communication, relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and community members.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Preferred:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">First Nations candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Island’s culture, traditions, teachings, community dynamics.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> Ability to respond quickly and professionally to community or colleague needs and inquiries.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent writing, editing, charting and verbal communication skills.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Cultural Competency:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and communities.</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Experience working within Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe practices.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold\">Benefits</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Extended health and dental benefits,</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Accrued vacation and sick time,</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Pension plan with matching employer contributions.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #c00000\">How To Apply</span></span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Have a question about this position before you apply? Email <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]</a>.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience, particularly in relation to Traditional and Holistic Wellness. Please include references that can speak to your experience and skills.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Pre-Employment Screening</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><br></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students, staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.</span></p>\n<ul></ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. </span></p>",
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