Cultural Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Cultural Support Worker to develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous youth, adults, and elders. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in teams. This part-time role offers flexible hours, up to 20 hours per week, with a requirement to submit to a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• Human Services Training, a diploma or certificate.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history.
• Good communication skills and enjoyment of working with youth, adults and elders.
• Highly motivated, flexible, patient, understanding and personable.
• Computer skills required; Microsoft Suite- Word and Outlook.
• Driver's license is needed to check in at the main office.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Flexible hours to fulfill part-time hours up to 20 hours per week.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cultural activities for Indigenous youth, adults, and elders.
• Ensure the provision of Indigenous cultural teachings and knowledge.
• Act as a cultural resource and support for other presenters.

Skills

Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history

Good communication skills

Ability to work with youth, adults, and elders

High motivation and flexibility

Computer skills in Microsoft Suite

Education

Human Services Training, diploma or certificate

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.