Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker
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About the role
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Join Yúustway Health and Wellness as a Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker and play a vital role in supporting the holistic health and wellness of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people, families, and community members.
Rooted in Squamish Nation values and guided by snew̓íyelh (teachings), wenáxws (respect), and community connection, this role provides culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and strengths‑based support across mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorders. Working within the Kaľnúmet Primary Care team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, Elders, traditional healers, and community partners to ensure coordinated, wraparound care from birth through end of life.
This is an opportunity to do deeply impactful work in a community‑based, interdisciplinary environment that honours Indigenous ways of knowing, healing, and being.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical assessment, case formulation, and wellness planning for individuals and families.
- Deliver short‑term individual and group counselling, including mental health, substance use, family, and suicide risk assessments.
- Conduct mental health and substance use intakes and develop individualized Wellness Plans.
- Use trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction, and culturally safe approaches in all client interactions.
- Provide outreach services, including creative strategies to engage hard‑to‑reach community members.
- Participate actively in interdisciplinary case management meetings within Primary Care.
- Collaborate with Primary Care, Home & Community Care, and Community Health & Wellness teams to support coordinated care.
- Support clients in navigating health and social systems, including hospitals, treatment programs, and allied services.
- Coordinate and advocate for temporary or permanent housing supports, including post‑hospital discharge.
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Support community wellness events, groups, and health promotion activities.
- Contribute to program improvement through reporting, communication of service gaps, and team collaboration.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the BC College of Social Workers (in good standing).
- 3+ years recent experience in mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorders.
- Strong experience in clinical counselling, case management, and outreach.
- Experience working in a First Nations or Indigenous community (preferred).
- Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety, humility, and respectful practice.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage complex caseloads.
- Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
- Comfort using EMRs, databases, and Microsoft Office; ability to learn new systems.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel within the North Shore and Squamish Valley.
Why Work With Us
- Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
- Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
Salary: $75,000 - $112,500
Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.
Not the right fit? Search for Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker jobs in North Vancouver, BC
About SQUAMISH NATION
THE NATION TODAY The Squamish Nation is a vibrant and dynamic Coast Salish Nation, with a strong culture, rich history and bright future.
The Squamish Nation has existed and prospered within our traditional territory since time immemorial. We are Coast Salish people. Our language is the Squamish language. Our society is, and always has been, organized and sophisticated, with complex laws and rules governing all forms of social relations, economic rights and relations with other First Nations. We have never ceded or surrendered title to our lands, rights to our resources or the power to make decisions within our territory.
The modern era of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw was declared on July 23, 1923 through the “Prayer of Amalgamation.” This was the result of eight years of discussion, planning and a legal agreement signed by the 16 Skwxwú7mesh Chiefs. This document was the instrument to declare that the traditional governance of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, our People and lands, is still in place. The hard working Squamish Nation people of the time laid the groundwork for the growth and development of the society we enjoy today.
The Skwxwú7mesh stelmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the lower Mainland of British Columbia. The largest proportion of Squamish Nation members reside on several urban reserves in the city of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver and the municipality of Squamish, B.C.
The Nation’s population is scattered among nine communities stretching from North Vancouver to the northern area of Howe Sound. Over 60% of the more than 3,600 Squamish Nation members live on-reserve and membership is determined by guidelines set out in the Squamish Nation Membership Code.
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY The Squamish Nation is a leader in the field of First Nations economic development. The Squamish Nation’s sources of revenue are taxation, leases and Squamish-owned businesses, such as:
Mosquito Creek Marina Lynnwood Marina North Vancouver Smoke Shop at Mosquito Creek Squamish Valley Gas LP Superstore Gas Bar, North Vancouver Capilano River RV Park, West Vancouver Northwest Squamish Forestry LP The Park Royal Shopping Centre, International Plaza, and Greater Vancouver Storage Sewage Plant, are a few examples of existing tenants on Squamish Nation lands.
In addition to revenue generated from existing leases and businesses, the Squamish Nation plans to develop various parcels of lands, including proposed developments at Seymour, Capilano, Kitsilano, Chekwelp and Stawamus. Proceeds from new developments will support ongoing programs and services for Squamish Nation membership, as well as acquire new lands, provide infrastructure, and provide finance options for member housing.
TREATY NEGOTIATIONS From the time of the arrival of the first Europeans in the Lower Mainland area, the Squamish Nation has asserted our right to the land and resources in the territories that we have inhabited for thousands of years.
The Squamish Nation is seeking a resolution for the long outstanding claim to our traditional territories. Squamish Nation’s Statement of Intent to negotiate was accepted by the British Columbia Treaty Commission December, 1993. This is the first of six stages of the British Columbia Treaty Commission’s process. Presently, Squamish Nation is in the third stage of the process.
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Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Join Yúustway Health and Wellness as a Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker and play a vital role in supporting the holistic health and wellness of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people, families, and community members.
Rooted in Squamish Nation values and guided by snew̓íyelh (teachings), wenáxws (respect), and community connection, this role provides culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and strengths‑based support across mental health, substance use, and concurrent disorders. Working within the Kaľnúmet Primary Care team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, Elders, traditional healers, and community partners to ensure coordinated, wraparound care from birth through end of life.
This is an opportunity to do deeply impactful work in a community‑based, interdisciplinary environment that honours Indigenous ways of knowing, healing, and being.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clinical assessment, case formulation, and wellness planning for individuals and families.
- Deliver short‑term individual and group counselling, including mental health, substance use, family, and suicide risk assessments.
- Conduct mental health and substance use intakes and develop individualized Wellness Plans.
- Use trauma‑informed, harm‑reduction, and culturally safe approaches in all client interactions.
- Provide outreach services, including creative strategies to engage hard‑to‑reach community members.
- Participate actively in interdisciplinary case management meetings within Primary Care.
- Collaborate with Primary Care, Home & Community Care, and Community Health & Wellness teams to support coordinated care.
- Support clients in navigating health and social systems, including hospitals, treatment programs, and allied services.
- Coordinate and advocate for temporary or permanent housing supports, including post‑hospital discharge.
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Support community wellness events, groups, and health promotion activities.
- Contribute to program improvement through reporting, communication of service gaps, and team collaboration.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the BC College of Social Workers (in good standing).
- 3+ years recent experience in mental health, substance use, and/or concurrent disorders.
- Strong experience in clinical counselling, case management, and outreach.
- Experience working in a First Nations or Indigenous community (preferred).
- Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety, humility, and respectful practice.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage complex caseloads.
- Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
- Comfort using EMRs, databases, and Microsoft Office; ability to learn new systems.
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel within the North Shore and Squamish Valley.
Why Work With Us
- Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
- Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development
- Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh(guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
Salary: $75,000 - $112,500
Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.
Not the right fit? Search for Wellness Coordinator/Social Worker jobs in North Vancouver, BC
About SQUAMISH NATION
THE NATION TODAY The Squamish Nation is a vibrant and dynamic Coast Salish Nation, with a strong culture, rich history and bright future.
The Squamish Nation has existed and prospered within our traditional territory since time immemorial. We are Coast Salish people. Our language is the Squamish language. Our society is, and always has been, organized and sophisticated, with complex laws and rules governing all forms of social relations, economic rights and relations with other First Nations. We have never ceded or surrendered title to our lands, rights to our resources or the power to make decisions within our territory.
The modern era of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw was declared on July 23, 1923 through the “Prayer of Amalgamation.” This was the result of eight years of discussion, planning and a legal agreement signed by the 16 Skwxwú7mesh Chiefs. This document was the instrument to declare that the traditional governance of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, our People and lands, is still in place. The hard working Squamish Nation people of the time laid the groundwork for the growth and development of the society we enjoy today.
The Skwxwú7mesh stelmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the lower Mainland of British Columbia. The largest proportion of Squamish Nation members reside on several urban reserves in the city of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver and the municipality of Squamish, B.C.
The Nation’s population is scattered among nine communities stretching from North Vancouver to the northern area of Howe Sound. Over 60% of the more than 3,600 Squamish Nation members live on-reserve and membership is determined by guidelines set out in the Squamish Nation Membership Code.
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY The Squamish Nation is a leader in the field of First Nations economic development. The Squamish Nation’s sources of revenue are taxation, leases and Squamish-owned businesses, such as:
Mosquito Creek Marina Lynnwood Marina North Vancouver Smoke Shop at Mosquito Creek Squamish Valley Gas LP Superstore Gas Bar, North Vancouver Capilano River RV Park, West Vancouver Northwest Squamish Forestry LP The Park Royal Shopping Centre, International Plaza, and Greater Vancouver Storage Sewage Plant, are a few examples of existing tenants on Squamish Nation lands.
In addition to revenue generated from existing leases and businesses, the Squamish Nation plans to develop various parcels of lands, including proposed developments at Seymour, Capilano, Kitsilano, Chekwelp and Stawamus. Proceeds from new developments will support ongoing programs and services for Squamish Nation membership, as well as acquire new lands, provide infrastructure, and provide finance options for member housing.
TREATY NEGOTIATIONS From the time of the arrival of the first Europeans in the Lower Mainland area, the Squamish Nation has asserted our right to the land and resources in the territories that we have inhabited for thousands of years.
The Squamish Nation is seeking a resolution for the long outstanding claim to our traditional territories. Squamish Nation’s Statement of Intent to negotiate was accepted by the British Columbia Treaty Commission December, 1993. This is the first of six stages of the British Columbia Treaty Commission’s process. Presently, Squamish Nation is in the third stage of the process.