Senior Youth Cultural Support Worker

Fearisnotlove; Calgary; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Wellness days

Ceremony days

Birthday day off

Christmas week off

Health benefits

Paid sick days

RRSP matching

Job summary

Miskanawah in Calgary seeks a Senior Youth and Cultural Support Worker to help develop and facilitate customized programming for youth, drawing on Indigenous teachings and evidence-based practices. This role partners with the Diamond Willow Youth Lodge team to lead program delivery and support staff in challenging situations.

The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and timely operations, with a focus on youth resilience, culture, and community wellbeing within a supportive Indigenous

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and facilitation of youth programs.
• Knowledge of how child welfare and justice systems affect Indigenous communities.
• Understanding of FASD, attachment and complex needs.
• Creative approach to program delivery.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently or in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Flexibility across two locations and programs.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and daily admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for staff and youth.
• Respect, advocate and protect youth rights.
• Acquire resources to enhance program delivery.
• Provide education and strategies to youth via multiple media.
• Provide referrals to access programs and services.
• Create and facilitate youth-led programs and activities.
• Maintain structured documentation for planning, reporting and evaluation.
• Mentor the team in communication with youth and families.
• Address issues, challenges, or concerns; support team learning.
• Connect with Elders and Knowledge Holders for planning activities.
• Communicate direction and delegate tasks to coordinate team efforts.
• Support the program as a source of inspiration and leadership.
• Facilitate daily team check-ins.
• Report critical incidents per policies.

Skills

Youth program planning

Facilitation

Indigenous knowledge

FASD understanding

Creativity

Initiative

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Adaptability

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Daily admin tasks

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Senior Youth and Cultural Support Worker support the development and facilitation of customized programming for youth.

Description

Location: 2335 30 th AvenueNE
Position Type: Full time
Hours: 37.5 hours perweek(including evenings and weekends)
Program: Family Resource Network
Position Summary:
Miskanawah is an Indigenous agency that draws jointly from the strengths and guidance of Indigenous teachings and traditions and evidence-based practices in human services, to support vulnerable children, youth and families.
Working in close partnership with the Diamond Willow Youth Lodge team, the Senior Youth and Cultural Support Worker supports the development and facilitation of customized programming for youth. This position provides leadership by modeling best practices, supporting staff through difficult or complex situations, and ensuring daily operations are carried out effectively and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a role model for both staff and youth
• Respect, advocate and protect the rights of youth
• Acquire resources needed to enhance and improve program delivery
• Provide education and strategies to youth through multiple mediums
• Provide referrals and support for youth to access other programs and services
• Create and facilitate youth led programs and activities
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly structured documentation is completed in a timely and professional manner to support program planning, reporting, and evaluation
• Mentor and guide the team in communication with youth and families
• Mentor and support the team in addressing issues, challenges, or concerns
• Seek out learning opportunities for the team to help strengthen team capacity
• Support the team in skill development while serving as a knowledgeable resource
• Connect with Elder’s, Knowledge Holders to support the planning and facilitation of programs and activities
• Provide timely and clear communication and direction, and delegate tasks appropriately to support coordinated team efforts.
• Serve as a source of support, inspiration, and a champion for the program
• Facilitate daily team check in meetings
• Report critical incidents to immediate supervisor as per Miskanawah’s Policies and Procedures

Skills andexperiences:

• Experiencewith planning andfacilitating youth programs
• Knowledge and understanding ofhow systems such as the child welfare system and justice system negatively impact Indigenous people
• Knowledge and understanding of FASD, healthy child/parent attachment and complex needs
• Creativity
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to be flexible while working between two locations and programs
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Competency in completing daily admin tasks accurately and on time

Requirements:

• Experience in the planning and facilitation of youth programs
• Knowledge of and willingness to engage in Indigenous cultural traditions
• Experienceworking with youthand/or young adultsages 11-29
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including nights, and weekends
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child Intervention Check
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with 2 million dollars liability insurance
• Reliable vehicle

We offer the opportunity to be part of a creative and positive work environment, a competitive salary, supports for professional development, opportunity for advancement, and the chance to be part of a team that supports children, youth and families to thrive within a culturally responsive community.

Our employees enjoy an exceptional work-life balance compensation package, with 15 vacation days (with increases after 3 and 5 years), 5 wellness days, 4 ceremony days, a paid day off for their birthday and a paid week off at Christmas. They also receive employer-paid health benefits, paid sick days, and RSP matching. It’s all part of how we care for the people who care for our community.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.