Cultural Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community-based organization is seeking a Cultural Support Worker to develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous youth, adults, and elders. This role involves facilitating cultural knowledge and ensuring safe practices. Candidates should possess strong awareness of Indigenous culture, good communication skills, and a relevant diploma. Flexible part-time hours (up to 20 hours per week) are available, along with the requirement to submit to a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture and history is essential.
• Flexibility and patience required for working with diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous youth and adults.
• Facilitate safe and appropriate cultural practices.
• Support other presenters in offering activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Awareness of Indigenous culture

Computer skills

Education

Human Services Training diploma or certificate

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 COVID-19.

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.