Cultural Home Support Worker (Term: Until March 31, 2026)
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Cultural Support Worker is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Culture for the organization and engaging Sagkeeng families and members. The Cultural Support Worker assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s philosophy, direction, and policy standards.
DUTIES:
- Support the planning and facilitation of a variety of daily cultural activities.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with all Sagkeeng community members
- Supervise youth promoting safety and respect among all participants.
- Respond to sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
- Work collaboratively with Cultural Team including other Cultural Support Workers, and Elders.
- Other duties that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have demonstrated ability in public relations and interpersonal skills,
- 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
- Valid Class 5 MB driver’s license
- Access to a reliable registered vehicle is required
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 4, 2024
Interested applicants must submit:
- a cover letter / resume,
- Child Abuse Registry Check (or proof of application
- Vulnerable Sectors Check
- Photocopy of driver’s license
Attention to:
HR Manager
Sagkeeng Government
Box 3, Fort Alexander, MB
R0E 0P0
Resumes can be mailed to the above address, emailed to jobs@sagkeeng.ca or dropped off at the Sagkeeng Government Band Office.
LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED
