About us

Scw'exmx Community Health Services Society is an organization in Merritt, BC. We are professional, supportive, collaborative, and the goal of this position is to provide community health services for the local communities of Shackan, Nooaitch, and Coldwater.

Our work setting includes

- Modern office setting
- Safe work environment
- Travel out to the local communities

Scw'exmx Community Health Services Society (SCHSS) is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Wellness Coordinator position; an individual who wants to build relationships, strengthen wellness, and be part of something meaningful.

Within the Wellness Coordinator role, the individual is responsible for working with a mental health counselling team that provides confidential mental health and addictions services. The incumbent provides support for the mental health and addictions counsellors while supporting the non-clinical mental health needs of individuals and families.

The individual will provide wellness support services that take a holistic perspective and are sensitive to the Nlakaʽpamux tradition and culture. They facilitate, and co-ordinate health services that contribute to the physical, social, spiritual, emotional and mental well-being of community members.

Qualifications

- 2 years of relevant work experience in delivering wellness related programs and services, or programs in a related field.
- Knowledge and experience with current issues and programs related to First Nation and wellness programs.




- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and efficient working relationships with clients, their families, management, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and under tight timeframes, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- First Aid Level 1 & CPR.

Experience:
- May consider equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates competency and the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
- Experience working with First Nation clients in rural, remote and on-reserve communities.
- Functional in Microsoft Office: MSWord, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel.
- Current and clear criminal record check with clearance letter.
- Valid BC Class 5 drivers’ license required with a clear and current driver’s abstract.
- This is a demographic-specific posting where preference will be given to qualified First Nation applicants.
- Familiarity of Nlakaʽpamux culture, language and history will be an asset.

SCHSS offers competitive wages, a quality work environment, company vehicles for travel, and supports professional development.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00-$37.00 per hour

Benefits

- Company car
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Merritt, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Wellness Coordinator (Merritt)
🏢 Scw'exmx Community Health Services Society
📍 Merritt