2025-011 Cultural Support Worker

Mushkegowuk Council; Timmins; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mushkegowuk Council is seeking a Cultural Support Worker to deliver vital cultural support services for Indigenous communities. This role involves community outreach, traditional healing facilitation, and ensuring access to cultural services aligned with Indigenous practices. A degree in social work is preferred, along with experience in Indigenous communities and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Health and Dental Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Matched Pension Contributions

Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience within Indigenous communities and knowledge of Mushkegowuk cultural practices.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and cultural safety principles.
• Ability to speak and understand Cree is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cultural support services for Class Members both on-reserve and off-reserve.
• Assist with community outreach and facilitate traditional healing and wellness programs.
• Coordinate events, workshops, and healing activities.

Skills

Emotional support

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or diploma in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TERM: Full-Time

POSITIONSUMMARY

Under the directsupervision of the Cultural Support Coordinator, Cultural Support Worker isresponsible for delivering cultural support services for Class Members andpotential Class Members both on-reserve and off-reserve. This role focuses onproviding directcultural support, assisting with community outreach, and facilitatingtraditional healing and wellness programs. The Cultural Support Workerplays a vital role in ensuring that cultural services are accessible andaligned with Indigenous traditions and healing practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Adegree or diploma in social work, or a related field would be an asset.
• Experience working within Indigenouscommunities, with knowledge of Mushkegowuk cultural practices and traditions.
• Familiarity with trauma-informedcareand cultural safety principles.
• Strong ability to provideemotional support while upholding cultural protocols andconfidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonaland communication skillsto build rapport with communitymembers and service providers.
• Organizational and time-managementskills to coordinate events, workshops, and healing activities.
• Ability to collaboratewith mental health providers and other support professionals.
• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice (Word, Excel, Outlook) is an asset.
• The ability to speak andunderstand Cree is considered an asset
• CurrentPolice Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening are required.
• A valid driver’s G orG2 license and willingness to travel as needed.

WHYJOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Counciloffers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive workenvironment and opportunities for development.

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Matched Pension Contributions
• Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONALINFORMATION

Full vaccinationagainst COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council willhowever adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fullyvaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOWTO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE(3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses,quoting Competition# 2025-011 to:

We thank allapplicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will becontacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or specialrequirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, inaccordance with applicable legislation.

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