Apply Indigenous wellness knowledge, culturally protected 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.