Overview
Youth Wellness Worker (Term) – Full Time
Who We Are
Located within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people, Westbank First Nation (WFN) is a progressive and prosperous self-governing First Nation. WFN is dedicated to promoting a healthy and prosperous future to ensure its continued existence as a strong political, social and cultural community.
Westbank First Nation values Equality, Honesty and Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Sustainability, Understanding, Confidentiality and Efficiency.
About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Wellness Manager, the Youth Wellness worker will participate in a collaborative therapeutic model to support youth in establishing and maintaining healthy lifestyles. The Youth Wellness Worker will build a strong therapeutic rapport, through modeling and engaging in positive activities that promote increased self-awareness, healthy coping strategies, effective communication, life skills, appropriate boundary setting, responsibility and accountability, in culturally relevant ways. The Youth Wellness Worker will consult, advocate and collaborate with community partners, schools and families, as well as various WFN programs and services, as applicable. This position requires advocacy, connection to resources, knowledge and support through intergenerational trauma, abuse, and substance misuse. This job will require some evenings and weekends for crisis, outreach, events, and programming.
Want to know more? You will…
- Establish and maintain safe and trusting therapeutic relationships with youth and their families.
- Develop, implement and track progress of individual treatment plans and family goal
- Provide one on one therapeutic care for youth and provide referrals for
- Plan, prepare, and conduct group, family and/or individual counselling sessions
- Support the development of trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and evidence-based prevention, referral for diagnosis, and early intervention programs related to FASD, ASD, Learning challenges etc.
- Work collaboratively across WFN departments to provide and participate in recreational activities designed to meet the needs, capabilities, and interests of youth
Must Haves:
- Must have successfully completed a Degree in Social work, addictions, psychology or related field. An accumulation of education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum of two years of experience in outreach / counselling
- First Aid Certification is considered an asset
- Food Safe Certification is considered an asset
- Trauma Informed Care is considered an asset
Perks of Working at WFN:
- Competitive compensation package including 3 weeks’ vacation
- Extended Health Care (including Vision and Paramedical Services), Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Spending Account
- Municipal Pension Plan membership
- Access to Big White Season Passes (Summer & Winter)
- Employee Recognition Program
- Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development
The median salary for this position is: $71,405
This is a term position set to end on May 26, 2026
Application Details:
To review the full job description and to learn more about Westbank First Nation please visit our website at https://www.wfn.ca.
All applications must be submitted through our Employment Opportunities page. Ensure you attach your cover letter and resume. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.
This opportunity will close at midnight on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
