*This position is a designated hire where only Indigenous (First Nation, Metis and Inuit) applicants will be considered.
Position:
Cultural Support Worker - Overnights
Program:
Cultural Team
Salary:
$22.00 per hour + $1.00 per hour premium for all overnight hours worked
Location:
Tina's Safe Haven
Classification:
Full Time - 80 Hours Bi-Weekly
Hours of Work:
12:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Days of Work:
5 Consecutive Days per Week
Reports To:
Oshkaabewis (Ceremonial Helper)
Closing Date:
Open until Filled
The Cultural Support Worker is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Culture for the organization and engaging youth within the Youth Housing Facility. The Cultural Support Worker assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization's philosophy, direction, and policy standards.
Specific Accountability:
Support the planning and facilitation of a variety of daily cultural activities.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth accessing Ndinawe's Youth Housing Facility emphasizing trust, respect, and active engagement.
Supervise youth promoting safety and respect among all participants; responding to crisis/emergent situations as required.
Respond to sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
Work collaboratively with Ndinawe's Cultural Team including other Cultural Support Workers, Oshkaabewis, and Elders.
Qualifications Required:
Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and protocols is required; Local knowledge is an asset.
Have established and positive relationships with the Indigenous community of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and agencies.
Extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Manitoba
A working knowledge of an Indigenous language is desirable
Must have the ability to develop rapport with youth and be seen as a source of guidance in ways that will encourage and support youth by maximizing promotion of learning about cultural ways
Knowledge of agencies, programs, and supports for the Indigenous community serving Indigenous youth
Proven success working within a team of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members
Comfortable with public speaking
Be a good role model and mentor
Be actively involved in their community
Be a good listener, a good communicator, and be empathetic
Be committed to working collaboratively with youth, employees, and community
Other qualities considered to be an asset: trusting, approachable, kind, accepting, calming, sense of humor
Computer skills considered an asset
Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:
Human Resources
Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.
650 Burrows Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8
Email:
recruitment@ndinawe.ca
*This position is a designated hire where only Indigenous (First Nation, Metis and Inuit) applicants will be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
Do you have a valid CPR/First Aid Certification?
Do you self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit?
Do you have experience with indigenous cultural practices and teachings ?
Do you have current Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Person Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check?
Work Location: In person
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