Wellness Program Facilitator

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc. is a non‑profit service provider and Southeast First Nations‑led organization. We offer comprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First Nations‑led service model.

• Competitive salary
• Personal leave days and paid sick time
• Employer‑matched pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• On‑site parking
• Paid professional development

Reporting to the Wellness Program Supervisor, the Wellness Program Facilitator will deliver cultural programming to our Care Homes in the eight (8) Southeast Communities and in Winnipeg. The facilitator will work from a community/cultural development perspective to build and maintain working relationships with children, youth and families. The facilitator will partner with community leadership and community organizations to deliver activities aimed at children and youth in our Care Homes, working alongside partners in service to improve the experiences of children, Elders and families.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate culturally relevant programs and resources aimed at promoting recreation and wellness among First Nations children and youth and families.
• Establish positive and effective partnerships with communities, resources and service collaterals on and off reserve.
• Provide notice of programming to all collaterals in a timely fashion.
• Host activities and events responsive to community needs and strengths to support healthy recreation and community engagement.
• Practice inclusive participation for all community members and encourage SAI homes to engage with others at community events.
• Maintain and update program budget and coordinate purchase of food and activity‑related supplies for the team.
• Develop, administer, and evolve the program while building positive working relationships with community and partner organizations.
• Promote health and wellness to help children and youth thrive physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
• Work closely with the Running White Wolves Youth Council to engage local community members in facilitating programs.
• Complete documentation and reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2‑3 years of direct experience working with children, youth and families.
• Willingness to regularly travel to Southeast communities.
• Training and/or professional experience in child development.
• Knowledge and experience working with our Southeast First Nations communities.
• Personal experience supporting the holistic wellness of children, young people and families.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as a team.
• Personable and approachable with capacity to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to apply a strengths‑based approach with people having diverse life experiences.
• Ability to plan and facilitate culturally relevant programming/activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of First Nations perspectives, culture and philosophies.
• Well‑developed documentation skills.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Resourceful with high attention to detail.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Satisfactory child and adult abuse registry checks; criminal record check with vulnerable sector search and PCC required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with satisfactory driver abstract.
• Various hours based on needs of children and youth – days, evenings and weekends.
• Regularly scheduled travel to First Nations communities; ability to travel by car, boat and plane.
• Ability to speak Anishinaabe is an asset.