Indigenous Inclusion Coordinator

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Indigenous Inclusion Coordinator

Knowles Centre is committed to creating conditions for children, youth, and young adults to experience belonging and meaningful success in order to achieve a sense of self-worth and contribute positively to the world around them. We seek to support clients through a variety of programs while working towards equity, anti-oppression, and Truth and Reconciliation.

Programs at Knowles Centre include:
• Healing Homes • Day Treatment
• Treatment Foster Care • Sexual Abuse Treatment
• SAIL (Independent Living) • Moving Forward Counselling

Work hours: Negotiable (varying between 16-40 hours per week) Tentative start Date: August 28, 2023
Salary: to be negotiated

Job Summary:
The Indigenous Inclusion Coordinator will support the wellness and strengthening of identity in children and youth at Knowles Centre by providing authentic Indigenous cultural experiences and knowledge throughout Knowles Centre programming.

Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Indigenous Inclusion Coordinator will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordination and support of Elders, Knowledge and Story Keepers within Knowles Centre programs.
• Plan and facilitate cultural knowledge and experiences within all Knowles Centre programs, with emphasis
on Healing Homes and Day Treatment.
• Provide and promote opportunities to increase participation in Traditional practices.
• Support and assist children and youth in exploring their culture.
• Take care of and make use of cultural spaces and resources.
• Provide feedback to Knowles Centre Directors.
• Build connections with Indigenous communities, community-based organizations and businesses.