Job opportunity
Indigenous Wellness Social Worker
SQUAMISH NATION
Apply Indigenous wellness knowledge, culturally safe practice, and relationship-based outreach in casual North Shore and Squamish Valley assignments.
Háhalhi7iwan Wellness Department is seeking an Outreach Social Worker within Nexwnínlhewá7nem Ch'áwch’aw People Services. This position supports individuals and families through trauma-informed, strengths-based social work services. You will integrate Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, cultural teachings, land-based approaches, and traditional healing practices into community care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide culturally safe social work services to community members
Develop collaborative service plans and safety plans
Support harm reduction education and overdose response activities
Navigate health, housing, income, and community support systems
Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, peers, and health professionals
Requirements:
Experience working with Indigenous communities considered an asset
Knowledge of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw history and culture preferred
Two to three years in outreach or community services
Excellent communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently within interdisciplinary teams
Use culturally grounded social work, harm reduction, and collaborative care to support wellness throughout Squamish Nation territory.
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Apply on source site Háhalhi7iwan Wellness Department is seeking an Outreach Social Worker within Nexwnínlhewá7nem Ch'áwch’aw People Services. This position supports individuals and families through trauma-informed, strengths-based social work services. You will integrate Sḵwx̱wú7mesh values, cultural teachings, land-based approaches, and traditional healing practices into community care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide culturally safe social work services to community members
Develop collaborative service plans and safety plans
Support harm reduction education and overdose response activities
Navigate health, housing, income, and community support systems
Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, peers, and health professionals
Requirements:
Experience working with Indigenous communities considered an asset
Knowledge of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw history and culture preferred
Two to three years in outreach or community services
Excellent communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently within interdisciplinary teams
Use culturally grounded social work, harm reduction, and collaborative care to support wellness throughout Squamish Nation territory.
#J-18808-Ljbffr