Quu’asa Wellness Worker

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council’s Teechuktl (Mental Health) program is seeking two (2) full-time, term(to March 31, 2026) Quu’asa Wellness Worker positions. These positions provide culturally based support to individuals, families, and communities. The Quu’asa Wellness Worker is best suited for someone who has a desire to bring cultural practices into healing with an emphasis on providing support to First Nations people who are at risk or have been involved in high-risk lifestyles. These positions can be based out of Port Alberni, Campbell River, Tofino or Ucluelet and will require travel to Nuu-chah-nulth territories along the coast of Vancouver Island(including by vehicle on gravel road, by boat, float plane and helicopter).

Responsibilities Include:

• To provide direct support to individuals, families, and communities.
• To facilitate cultural learning, activities, and ceremonies that provide cultural healing and mental wellness.
• To facilitate family support networks and facilitate family connections.
• To be familiar with other healing resources and introduce (refer) clients to these resources.
• To work with other staff to respond to crisis and mobilize community strength in response.
• To maintain reports, forms, and all required documents on a timely basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth cultural healing practices.
• Front-line experience working with Aboriginal people.
• Diploma or other training in a field related to counselling and recovery.
• Experience in programs to facilitate transformation from addiction.
• Awareness of western mental health approaches.
• Experience working in a First Nations environment or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset.
• Must have a car and valid driver’s licence.
• Provide acceptable references and a criminal record check.

Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience: Annual salary range $56,000 - $63,000.

Company

NTC

Location

Contact Info

Apply by 1 pm, March 24, 2025 by sending your cover letter, resume, and three references (available to call) to:

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council