Cultural Support Worker

Targeted Talent; Penticton; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive role with a leading organization to develop cultural programs for Indigenous youth, adults, and elders. The Cultural Support Worker will facilitate educational activities and ensure the safe sharing of Indigenous cultural knowledge. This position offers flexible part-time hours and the opportunity to work remotely or in-person, making it ideal for those passionate about community service.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Human Services Training required.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history.
• Must be able to work independently and in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous youth, adults, and elders.
• Ensure safe transmission of cultural knowledge.
• Facilitate and support other presenters in cultural activities.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Flexibility

Personable

Education

Human Services Training diploma or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Suite - Word and Outlook

Job description

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.