Cultural and Healing Services Specialist

The-Link-Youth-and-Family-Supports; Thompson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Link - Youth and Family Supports in Thompson, Canada, seeks a Cultural and Healing Services Specialist to support culturally grounded wellness for youth and families. You will work under the Director of Northern Operations, contributing to healing plans, group activities, and community events in a trauma-informed, inclusive framework.

As a trusted team member, you will collaborate with clinicians and supervisors to tailor programs, monitor progress, and build culturally respectful practices

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, languages and values; respectful collaborations with Indigenous communities.
• Ability to remain calm and make judgments based on facts and reason.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership to support wellness and culture-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop regular reviews and adjust healing plans for youth and young adults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align wellness support with healing plans.
• Assist with scheduling, communication, resource prep and documentation.
• Identify training needs of staff in consultation with program supervisors.
• Coordinate and facilitate group discussions and culturally grounded activities.
• Support ceremonies, gatherings or community events ensuring respectful and safe practices.

Skills

Cultural competency

Indigenous knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline

3+ years leadership experience

Experience in child welfare/complex systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Northern Operations, the Cultural andHealing Services Specialist is responsible to support the cultural knowledgewellbeing of participants through grounded, respectful and relationalpractice. The role contributes to awholistic approach to care that reflects First Nations ways of knowing andbeing while aligning with contemporary, inclusive and evidence-informedwellness principles. Working under theguidance of the Director and in collaboration with the Manager and ProgramSupervisors, the Cultural and Healing Services Specialist provides individualand group based support, facilitates wellness-focused activities, and assistsin the integration of culturally grounded practices within the organization ina way that is inclusive, trauma aware and responsive to diverse livedexperiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director of Northern Operations, this position has the following duties and responsibilities:

ProgramOperation & Development

• Develop regular reviews and, when necessary, adjust healingplans for youth and young adults;
• Collaborate withmultidisciplinary teams to ensure wellness support aligns with healing plansand organizational values;
• Assist with programcoordination tasks such as scheduling, communication, resource preparation anddocumentation as required;
• Works in consultation with Program Supervisors toidentify training needs of staff;
• Works collaboratively to ensure an effectiveparticipant transition plan is established and implemented;
• Provides consultation to identify proper support andappropriate plans to meet the individual needs of program participants,caregivers and significant others;
• Works collaborativelyto support wellness-focused programming and activities;
• Support the deliveryof individual and group wellness supports that promote emotional regulation andconnection;
• Assists with thecoordination and facilitation of group discussions and culturally groundedactivities when requested;
• Support ceremonies,gatherings or community events ensuring respectful, inclusive and safepractice;
• Model healthyrelationships accountability, emotional awareness, and respectfulcommunication;
• Participate in ongoinglearning, reflection, and organizational training related to wellness, cultureand practice development;
• Establishes indigenous activity-based programming forthe participants

Administration

• Assist in the development of the annual budget for thecultural program
• Ensure spending is within the approved budget
• Prepare reports and ensure that daily records aremaintained and documented according to program guidelines

Community Liaison &Relation

• Liaise with the placing agency and other communityresources as needed
• Co-ordinate inter-agency planning/meetings around theneeds of the participants
• Always representing the program and the organizationin a professional manner
• Develop and maintain positive relationships withneighbors, schools and community groups and organizations

Professional & PersonalDevelopment

• Participate in ongoing professional developmentopportunities to increase knowledge of the field and to increase the skilllevel needed to continue meeting developing employment needs
• Become familiar with The Link philosophy, organizationpolicies and program protocols

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline
• Minimum of 3 years progressive leadership experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within complexsystems
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working within a childwelfare setting
• Combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of family and social challengesfacing Indigenous children, youth and families, including intergenerationalimpacts
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous cultures and a broad-basedknowledge of Indigenous healing modalities, practices and ceremonies
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding oftherapeutic needs of youth in residential care settings
• Ability to be an effective team player, and operatefrom a systemic framework
• Excellent organizational, leadership and interpersonalskills
• Demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Officeat an intermediate level
• A valid driver’s license
• Clear Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse RegistryCheck and Prior Contact Check

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, languages andvalues; respectful and collaborative working relationships within indigenouscommunities and/or systems would be an asset.
• The ability to remain calm and focused on all timesand making judgements based on facts and reason.
• Ability to establish andmaintain effective working relationships with all staff and participants at TheLink: Youth and Family Supports, and with the public.
• Working knowledge of leadership skillsincluding communication, motivation and performance feedback.
• Ability to think logically under difficult situationsor under pressure.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize job dutiesand responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English –(verbally, reading, listening, and writing)
• Ability to understand and follow oralinstructions.
• Ability to read andinterpret documents.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, withother community, and related organizations to achieve The Link’s goals andobjectives.
• Writing and numeracyskills to satisfactorily record and maintain accurate data, correspond inwriting via email or text; complete timesheets, incident reports, forms andother documents accurately as required; and calculate and complete expenseclaims as needed.
• Possess the capacity (ability) to be aware of andcontrol one’s own emotions, maintain professional boundaries, and to handleinterpersonal relationships respectfully, empathetically and professionally.
• Ability to participate instand-by duty and report back to work if called.

Key Competencies

• Empowering others at every opportunity
• Being supportive of all staff, participants, and the community
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Organization and the ability to prioritize
• Detail oriented
• Empathy for all in all situations
• Motivation to keep everyone engaged
• Open to the thought, and opinions of others.
• Being honest and showing humility in all of our interactions
• Showing courage when faced with uncertainty
• An Awareness of our own strengths and weaknesses, the use of self-reflectingon a regular basis
• Able to give and receive constructive feedback

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work in a variety ofenvironments; offices, homes, and out in the community
• The ability to handle challenging situations with medium to high-riskindividuals in some work environments.
• Satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse RegistryCheck, Prior Contact Check and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable SectorSearch.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s Licence and satisfactorydriving record.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

PHYSICAL, VISUAL ANDAUDITORY REQUIREMENTS

• Physically capable of performing the dutiesassigned including:
• Ergonomicrequirements may include pushing, pulling, crawling, lifting, and carryingobjects, crouching, bending, standing, stooping, reaching, grasping, kneeling,climbing, balancing, walking, running, walking, reaching above shoulder, andtwisting the body.
• Repetitive motions
• Standingor sitting for continuous periods of time.
• Speakingclearly in conversation or with instructions to a co-worker, supervisor, orcustomer.