PT - Indigenous Liaison Worker (Prince George)

Connective; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Awards from NEOC

Health, wellness and pension benefits

Career development opportunities

Staff mental health supports

Job summary

Connective in Prince George, BC is seeking an Indigenous Liaison Worker to proactively connect Indigenous residents with culturally specific supports and advocate for access and rights within the community. The role includes developing short-term intervention plans, cultural activities, and collaboration with care teams to advance cultural safety.

The position requires crisis response experience, strong English communication, and a background in assisting vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with First Nation communities.
• Demonstrated ability to respond well in crisis situations.
• Understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to respond efficiently in crisis and escalated situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assists with creating an effective and supportive connection between Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and residents.
• Engages in collaborative community partnerships to promote traditional healing, cultural teachings, and practice.
• Guiding and engaging families, children, youth, and community members in culture activities such as healing circles, talking circles, and smudges to promote spiritual healing in a supportive and ethical manner.
• Coordinates and delivers Indigenous/Cultural activities for staff and individuals served. Facilitates group actives based on cultural informed practices and the creation of specific materials and necessary supports.
• Contributes to model of cultural safety for emotional vulnerability.
• Maintains an appropriate record and information system. Prepare annual program reports and provide accurate data when needed. Ensure that accurate program and service user records are maintained, and that confidentiality is a priority.
• Recognizes, analyzes, and deals with potential emergency situations such as aggressive behaviour(s) to minimize potential harm to others and/or the public.
• Reviews and evaluates residents’ progress and adjusts programs as required. Provides feedback and support to residents and/or their families.
• Provide guidance to staff to assist in dealing with events or topics in the context of cultural practices.]
• REQUIREMENTS

Skills

Crisis response

Crisis management

English communication

Cultural awareness

Violence de-escalation

Indigenous outreach

Education

Diploma in Social Services

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE

The Indigenous Liaison Worker will provide a proactive approach to bridging Indigenous residents and their culture by consulting with Indigenous residents to provide/connect them with a range of culturally specific supports in the community and advocating for access and rights as needed. This position will also develop and implement short-term, issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines to all facility residents.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION

Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

LOCATION

Prince George, BC.

HOURS

16 hours per week; Friday & Saturday, 1200 - 2000.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC
• 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Functions independently, while remaining a crucial member of the care team
• Adheres to Connective’s policies and procedures
• Is available to work flexible hours as needed, which may include some evenings/weekends, as determined by program/client needs and schedules
• Is a member of CUPE local 1936-11

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists with creating an effective and supportive connection between the Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and residents.
• Engages in collaborative community partnerships to promote traditional healing, cultural teachings, and practice.
• Guiding and engaging families, children, youth, and community members in culture activities such as healing circles, talking circles, and smudges to promote spiritual healing in a supportive and ethical manner.
• Coordinates and delivers Indigenous/Cultural activities for staff and individuals served. Facilitates group actives based on cultural informed practices and the creation of specific materials and necessary supports.
• Contributes to model of cultural safety for emotional vulnerability.
• Maintains an appropriate record and information system. Prepare annual program reports and provide accurate data when needed. Ensure that accurate program and service user records are maintained, and that confidentiality is a priority. Ensure that all pertinent registration requirements and documentation are complete.
• Recognizes, analyzes, and deals with potential emergency situations such as aggressive behaviour(s) to minimize potential harm to others and/or the public.
• Reviews and evaluates residents’ progress and adjusts programs as required. Provides feedback and support to residents and/or their families.
• Provide guidance to staff to assist in dealing with events or topics in the context of cultural practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with First Nation communities
• A demonstrated and clear ability to respond well in crisis situations
• An understanding of providing service to people with different learning abilities
• Demonstrated ability to deal with potential violence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis)
• Demonstrated ability to respond efficiently in crisis and escalated situations
• Diploma in Social Services and two year of relevant experience, we will consider a relevant combination of education and experience
• A background in professional or lived experience working with vulnerable populations facing multiple barriers

REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check and Reference check
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Personal transportation in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and suitable for client transport
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate: Certificates accepted in B.C. - WorkSafeBC
• Willing to complete Food Safe Certificate (Level 1)
• Proof of vaccination for communicable diseases may be required as mandated by Government, Health Authority, and/or funder requirements

COMPENSATION

As Connective is a unionized environment, the starting wage for this position is $29.22 per hour (plus 5% in lieu of statutory holiday pay for Part-Time employees, 10.6% in lieu of vacation pay and benefits for casual employees). The wage will increase with every 2,000 hours worked up to a maximum of $33.54 per hour (plus 5% in lieu of statutory holiday pay for Part-Time employees, 10.6% in lieu of vacation pay and benefits for casual employees).