About the Organization:
The Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle (BANAC) is a regional social planning and development organization which provides innovative programs and service to Indigenous communities in Simcoe County, Muskoka, and the northern York Region, including wholistic Health Services through the Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Primary Care Team. As an Interprofessional Health Care Team, Mamaway team members provide primary care, mental health, traditional healing and health promotion services for Indigenous communities. We provide wholistic services in clinic locations, community and in partnership with mainstream service partners.
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About the Role:
Working in an Indigenous regulated primary health care team environment, the Traditional Healing Coordinator is responsible for working with traditional healers in the coordination and delivery of services that advance wellness and health. This position works within the Indigenous Health Circle’s Cultural Well-being Framework to ensure Indigenous community members throughout the Simcoe Muskoka region can connect with Traditional Healing services:
- Establish and maintain regular contact with community recognized traditional healers and knowledge keepers for the provision of service.
- Respond to the communities’ needs and assist with cultural program delivery, health promotion and community wellness.
- Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of traditional healers. Assist traditional healers when needed.
- Assist in obtaining the necessary supplies, resources required for the provision of traditional healing services.
- Coordinate ceremonies and healing practices for clients and partner communities.
What You Bring:
- Minimum post-secondary education; preference in area of Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in Cultural programming for children and their families. A combination of skills, education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered.
- An individual who is of Indigenous ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Indigenous history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred.
- Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies Indigenous core values of respect & kindness
- Experience in delivering community-based health and cultural programming
- Proficiency in cultural knowledge and local cultural resources.
What We Offer:
We provide a generous benefits package, including HOOPP, paid vacation, cultural leave, extended holidays, on-going training opportunities and the opportunity to work in a dynamic community-based environment.
We are happy to connect candidates selected for interviews with a member of the clinical team to ask questions about the role and work experience at BANAC – Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin.
Information About Working at BANAC Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin:
- Work is typically performed in clinic, office and community settings.
- Regular travel to meetings and communities, will be required – vehicle an asset
- Regular overtime work may be required from time to time, BANAC team members enjoy a flex schedule agreement
- Periodic exposure to smoke may occur from the burning of sacred medicines: Tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar.
Specific employment conditions are specified in an employment contract with BANAC and include the following:
- Worksite location
- Valid C.P.R. and A.E.D. Certificates required
- Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License is required with clear check for vulnerable sector
Are you interested in this position and have a question about this role or your application? Contact Ryan Walsh, Manager of Integrated Care by email at rwalsh@banac.on.ca
Applying to this Job:
Please apply directly to this position on the Barrie Area Native Advisory Circle careers webpage at www.banac.on.ca/careers.
DISCLAIMER: This job posting indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required
