Job Description

Are you Looking to grow your career? We may have an opportunity for you!

POSITION:

Indigenous Cultural Support Worker

WHAT YOU NEED (QUALIFICATIONS):

Maintain and utilize a current Standard First Aid and CPR level C

Provide clear criminal record and child intervention checks.

Minimum of three (3) years related experience.

Strong knowledge and experience of Indigenous culture and ways of knowing.

Understanding of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and systemic factors.

External connection to Indigenous community in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is an asset.

Maintains a Class 5 Driver's License with a minimum of 3 years driving history in Canada.

Completed educational Requirements from an agency- approved Human services or Social Services institution

WHY WORK FOR US? (WHAT WE OFFER):

Competitive Rates: $20.18 - $22.23/ Hour

RRSP plan

3 weeks paid vacation subject to increase in accordance with years of service.

Group Insurance (Employee Benefits)

Accruable Wellness Days/ sick days.

Opportunity to pick up additional relief hours.

A positive work environment where people can see the impact of the individuals we serve.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING? (JOB DUTIES):

Provides leadership, mentorship, and support for individuals and staff to incorporate Indigenous knowledge.

Supports culturally relevant experiences for any URSA residents.

Develop and maintain connection to a variety of external resources to benefit individuals and families.

Suggests actions to enhance Indigenous practices across URSA work areas.

Embeds traditional knowledge in daily practice.

Set up a monthly calendar of events/ activities to be shared with all URSA sites.

Represents the agency at external events and maintains familiarity with community resources

Set up and facilitate monthly training and as needed for staff.

Plan, organize and lead 2 cultural activities weekly.

Seeks opportunities to build knowledge about different cultural groups to better support parents and guardians

Is inclusive when working on projects and communicating with co-workers and individuals.

For a detailed list of duties for this position, Please visit our website, https://ursa-rehab.com/

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1985, Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency, URSA, has been a Calgary based non-profit agency that works to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in community settings. We continue to break down a multitude of barriers for these individuals and help them thrive in the community.

Given its continued growth, URSA is looking to add Community Rehabilitation Workers - Developmental Disabilities.

URSA is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage you to apply through Indeed with your cover letter and resume. Only candidates selected will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.23 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Wellness program
Work Location: In person