Cultural Support Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

November 22, 2023

Position:

Overnight Cultural Support Worker - _
This position is a designated hire where only Indigenous applicants will be considered_

Program:

Cultural Team

Salary:

$22.00/hr + $1.00 per hour Shift Premium for all overnight hours worked

Positions to be filled:

1

Classification:

Full Time

Hours of Work:

80 hours bi-weekly

Reports To:

Oshkaabewis (Ceremonial Helper)

General Responsibility:

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 nonIndigenous 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 encouraged to self identify in their cover letter.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment.

Salary:

$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: