Cultural Support Worker

Targeted Talent; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Canada's Regional District of Central Okanagan seeks a Cultural Support Worker to develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous individuals. The role requires strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, good communication skills, and is part-time (up to 20 hours/week). Applicants must be computer literate and pass a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• Human Services Training, diploma or certificate required.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Indigenous culture and history necessary.
• Must possess good communication skills and enjoy interaction with diverse age groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous youth, adults, and elders.
• Provide Indigenous cultural teachings and ensure safe cultural practices.
• Assist other presenters in delivering activities.

Skills

Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history

Good communication skills

Ability to work with youth, adults, and elders

Motivated and flexible

Education

Human Services Training, diploma or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Word and Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

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.