Good Relative (Cultural Counselor)

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families; Winnipeg; Sur place; CAD 37 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Long Term Disability

Résumé du poste

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families is seeking a Good Relative to provide guidance and cultural-based support to Indigenous youth and adults. You will engage in in-office or land-based activities, support staff with holistic programs, and build connections with ceremonial communities to foster identity and belonging.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed approaches, strong communication, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, while maintaining documentation and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling preferred.
• Extensive experience with Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of Indigenous teachings, culture and ceremonies.
• Experience delivering physical, psychological and social supports to at-risk populations preferred.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Build connections with organizations in Manitoba serving Indigenous peoples.
• Consult and provide transition opportunities to culturally-based resources.
• Develop and facilitate culturally based teachings and activities.
• Provide 1-1 and group support/mentoring.
• Coordinate ceremonies and celebrations.
• Observe, evaluate and document daily events for support planning.
• Review individual support plans to align with cultural supports.
• Maintain confidential records and program documentation.
• Adhere to Manitoba Child & Family Services requirements, including reporting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Trauma-informed approach

Driver's license

Indigenous knowledge

Formation

Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling

Outils

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Description du poste

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster the hopes and dreams of people and their communities.

The Multidisciplinary Assessment and Consultation Centre (MACC) is part of the many services offered by New Directions. We are currently seeking a Good Relative to provide support, connection, guidance, and care for youth and adults supported through New Directions.

The primary focus of the Good Relative role is to serve as a valued support, who provides guidance and emotional support to younger relatives. A Good Relative is someone you can go to, sit with, and listen to as they pass on cultural knowledge, wisdom, and kinship. At New Directions, this Good Relative will deliver cultural-based lessons or activities (in-office or land-based), provide individualized supports/counselling to individuals receiving supports, support staff with program development from a holistic, Indigenous perspective, and engage in resource development and relationship building with other agencies and ceremonial communities to help people make connections. The Good Relative role will complement existing programming which helps supported individuals develop and learn a holistic, Indigenous understanding of themselves.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building connections and relationships with other organizations in Manitoba who provide support and services to Indigenous peoples.
• Consults and provides transition opportunities to culturally-based community resources (programs and people) for staff and individuals.
• Develops and facilitates culturally based teachings & activities that strengthen identity and belonging.
• Develops and facilitates 1-1 and group support/mentoring opportunities.
• Coordinates and/or facilitates ceremonies and celebrations
• Observes, evaluates, and records daily events in order to ensure continuity and consistency in support planning and implementation, and other documentation as required.
• Continuously reviews individual support plans to ensure that cultural support provided aligns with, and does not contradict, other support needs.
• Maintains file documentation, including case management notes, expense records, receipts for program purchases, mileage and parking expenses.
• Adheres to all requirements in working with youth in accordance with the Province of Manitoba’s Child & Family Services branch, including mandatory reporting requirements.
• Prepares and maintains records on cultural resources developed or sourced.
• Assists in maintaining confidential records and files for individuals supported.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams involved with and individual to coordinate support services, communication substantial changes in the direction of cultural supports as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education (degree or certificate) in Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling from a recognized post-secondary institution, is preferred. A combination of training and lived experience will be considered.
• Extensive experience working with the Indigenous community.
• Extensive knowledge of Indigenous teachings, culture, and history including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside individuals.
• Experience providing physical, psychological, and social supports to at-risk youth and other vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the in planning, delivery, and coordination of cultural programming.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Ability to form and maintain interpersonal relationships and professional boundaries with staff and supported individuals.
• Experience working from a trauma-informed perspective is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in issues and supports related to addictions, harm reduction strategies, and mental health would be considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication and active listening skills.
• Valid First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) certifications would be considered an asset.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is considered an asset.
• Variety of Shifts
  • Flexibility is required should meetings or group work be required in the evenings.
• Travel
  • May require travel to locations within Winnipeg and outside of Winnipeg for land-based teachings and/or activities.
• Drivers License
  • Requires a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle.

The salary range for this Full-time regular, 70-hour bi-weekly position is $26.6085 to $34.3238 per hour, (equivalent to $48,427.47 - $62,469.32 per annum),dependent upon education and/or experience. A full benefits package (which include Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan) is provided to regular full-time staff.

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks;and must supply a current Driver's Safety Rating.

Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire. Providing a copy of your license and/or your license number at this stage is voluntary. However, submitting this information upfront allows our team to verify your status, which can fast-track your application to the review stage.

The closing date for all applications is October 21st, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.