support worker - social services
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca -
Cultural Support Worker
Posted on April 19, 2024
by
Employer details
Malahat First Nation
Job details
Malahat Nation110 Thunder Road | Mill Bay, BC| V0R 2P4Tel: (250) 743-3231 | Fax (250) 743-3251info@malahatnation.com | www.malahatnation.comCultural Support WorkerREPORTS TO Director of HealthSTART As Soon As PossibleCOMPENSATION $26.76 to $27.57 (NEE: H - 9) to $31.47 to $32.42 (NEE: H - 15) * the above rates subject to education and / or experience or a combination of both.STATUS Up to 30-hours per week | 6-month termMalahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40-kilometres north of Victoria, British Columbia. Malahat Nation is looking for the right candidate to join our Health Department team! We are looking for fun, energetic, dependable and organized staff. Our staff are offered flexible work hours, and opportunities for professional growth and development.PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Health, the Cultural Support Worker will be responsible for guiding and engaging Malahat Nation cultural support and traditional healing for members and working collaboratively to design appropriate activities that meet the cultural needs of members. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, mature individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This is a ?6-month? term position with the possibility to extend, subject to budget considerations, working up to 30-hours per week, in office, with flexible work hours including some evenings and / or weekends as needed, with local to moderate travel required.RESPONSIBILITIES:Promote and support traditional cultural teachings and practises for Malahat members. Provide supportive and trusting relationships to members in need. Provide support in establishing and continuing cultural programs and initiatives including but not limited to sweat lodge etc. Engage in collaborative community partnerships to promote traditional healing, teachings, and protocols. Maintain an appropriate record and information system and ensure that confidentiality is a priority. Prepare annual reports and provide accurate data on programs when needed. Assist in creating a model of cultural safety for grieving, ceremony, and aid in reintroducing traditional practices to Malahat members. Act as a role model and mentor to members within the community. Liaise with elders, traditional resources, and administration to ensure correct protocol is practised at Malahat hosted events. Maintain an inventory of ceremonial items for use. Attain approvals and purchase items as needed. Work with local partners and non-Indigenous community service organizations and institutions to promote cultural competency, safety, and cultural sustainability. Work with partners and other governments to support the development and implementation of a culturally based work plan that best supports programs and services. Work closely with the Health Team to work towards global community wellness. Other duties as requiredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Grade 12 or equivalent Diploma or Degree preferred in Human Services or related field with minimum 1-year experience, or combination of education and experience may be considered Knowledge of Indigenous culture including land-based activities, spiritual understanding, importance of collaboratively working with our elders and familiarity with community preferred CPR and standard First Aid training is required (training support available as needed) Criminal Record Check (CRC) including vulnerable sector search prior to employment required Class 5 BC Driver License with Driver Abstract is required Effective December 3, 2021 full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to be eligible for employment at Malahat Nation. All individuals must show Proof of Vaccination as a mandatory condition of their employmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Understanding of Indigenous culture; hul?q?umi?num language is an asset Life experience working with our local Indigenous community, includi
-
LocationMalahat, BC
-
Salary$31.47HOUR hourly
-
Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#93764
Advertised until
2024-05-19
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by a partner site. Job Bank is not responsible for this content.
Report a problem with this job posting
Thank you for your help!
You will not receive a reply. For enquiries, please contact us.