Cultural Wellness Mentor

Overview

Position Overview: Under the direction of the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager, the Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible for providing daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for adult participants within Post Treatment Housing Services. This role is also responsible to provide: support intake and assessment of incoming clients; assist in waitlist management; regular appropriate documentation on all client clinical files;

maintaining regular contact and meeting with clients; assisting with client appointments or needs; possess the ability to effectively manage crises that arise in the Post Treatment setting. The Cultural Wellness Mentor is responsible to work collaboratively with the team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of clients and their families.

• Provide daily traditional healing, guidance, teachings, sacred circles and traditional ceremonies for adult participants within Post Treatment Housing Services.
• Support intake and assessment of incoming clients; assist in waitlist management; maintain regular documentation on client clinical files; maintain regular contact and meetings with clients; assist with client appointments or needs; manage crises as needed.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care to support cultural, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of clients and their families.

• Minimum post-secondary education; preference in Native Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 years’ experience in Cultural programming for youth. A combination of skills, education and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered.
• An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred.
• Preferred (3-5) years’ experience in Human Services involving developing and delivering Cultural programming for youth.
• Experience in mental health and addictions as it relates to the Anishinabek, including provision of individual and group-based treatment services.
• Candidates without exact education but with appropriate experience may be considered.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Adult Transitional Housing Services Manager.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended.
• Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local medical officer of health.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON |

Positions Available: 1 – Full Time Position

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote)

Closing Date: September 23, 2025

Competition #: 1453

Hours of Work: 35/wk

Salary Range: $26.48 to $31.62 Hourly

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Total Positions: 1