Cultural Support Worker

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organization in Manitoba seeks a Cultural Support Worker to engage youth and implement cultural activities. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Indigenous practices, build positive relationships with the community, and act as a mentor. This full-time role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to youth collaboration.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Indigenous history and culture.
• Ability to develop rapport with youth.
• Comfortable with public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support cultural activities planning and facilitation.
• Supervise youth and promote safety.
• Work collaboratively with cultural team.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and protocols

Relationship building with Indigenous community

Public speaking

Good communication and empathy

Job description

POSTING # 2025-41 (Evenings, Tues – Sat, 4 pm – 12 am) 2025-42 (Overnights, 5 consecutive days per week, 12 am – 8 am) ($1.00 per hour overnight premium)POSITION TYPE FULL-TIMEGeneral Responsibilities:The Cultural Support Worker is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Culture for the organization and engaging youth within the Youth Housing Facility. The Cultural Support Worker assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s philosophy, direction, and policy standards.Specific Accountabilities:

• Support the planning and facilitation of a variety of daily cultural activities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth accessing Ndinawe Youth Housing Facility emphasizing trust, respect, and active engagement.
• Supervise youth promoting safety and respect among all participants; responding to crisis/emergent situations as required.
• Respond to sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
• Work collaboratively with Ndinawe’s Cultural Team including other Cultural Support Workers, Oshkaabewis, and Elders.

Qualifications Required:

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and protocols is required; Local knowledge is an asset.
• Have established positive relationships with the Indigenous community of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Manitoba.
• A working knowledge of an Indigenous language is desirable.
• Must have the ability to develop rapport with youth and be seen as a source of guidance in ways that will encourage and support youth by maximizing promotion of learning about cultural ways.
• Knowledge of agencies, programs, and supports within the Indigenous community providing services to Indigenous youth.
• Proven success working within a team of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Be a good role model and mentor.
• Be actively involved in their community.
• Be a good listener, a good communicator, and empathetic.
• Be committed to working collaboratively with youth, employees, and community.
• Other qualities considered to be an asset: trusting, approachable, kind, accepting, calming, sense of humor.
• Computer skills considered an asset.
• Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

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