Cultural Support Worker

Targeted Talent; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Canada seeks a Cultural Support Worker to develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous youth, adults, and elders. The role includes ensuring safe cultural practices and acting as a resource for other presenters. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, a diploma in Human Services, and effective communication skills. Flexible part-time hours are available, with up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history.
• Must enjoy working with youth, adults, and elders.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous youth, adults, and elders.
• Act as a cultural resource to assist other presenters.
• Ensure safe and appropriate cultural practices.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture and history

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Human Services Training, diploma or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Suite - Word and Outlook

Job description

Purpose

The Cultural Support Worker will develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous youth, adults and elders. Activity kits for groups 6 to 8, in-person or via Zoom depending on the everchanging challenges of COVID19.

Objectives

• To build upon the skills and knowledge within the community of local and traditional Indigenous ways of

• To facilitate increased access to culture and cultural knowledge among youth, adults and elders as a priority and from a perspective that promotes

• To ensure the safe transmission of cultural knowledge of the Friendship

Areas of Responsibilities

• To ensure the provision of Indigenous cultural teachings and knowledge within the program activities and to ensure safe and appropriate cultural practices.
• To act as a cultural resource and support to facilitate and assist other presenters to offer activities.

Requirements

• Human Services Training, a diploma or certificate
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history
• Individual should have good communication skills and enjoy working with youth, adults and elders
• Must be highly motivated, flexible, patient, understanding and personable
• Computer skills are required; Microsoft Suite- Word and Outlook
• A driver's license is required to be able to check in at the main office
• It would be important to be able to work independently and in team-setting
• Flexible Hours to fulfill part-time hours up to 20 hours per week
• Must be able to submit to a criminal record check and a driver's abstract if applicable.
• Ability to set up a home office and follow home protocols for safety.