Overview
Summary of Position:
The Cultural Services Coordinator will provide culturally appropriate services in regard to community and family history, language and customs to staff, children in care and families. The Cultural Services Coordinator will provide the following services: ongoing support and counselling to staff in regard to personal development and cultural awareness; support with crisis intervention and debriefing; grief support counselling services; as well as opportunity for cultural ceremonies for staff.
The Cultural Services Coordinator will assist in developing ideas/programs in providing opportunities for families that want to utilize cultural ceremonies as part of the case plan; accept referrals from Unit Supervisors to enhance the support network for families in the community. This includes accessing preventative/social/cultural and medical programs in their community; provide Family Enhancement Workers with the outline of the planned sessions and provide contact notes and reports on the scheduled sessions with the family; act as a facilitator to promote self-help opportunities and capacity building in the community; and will possess and utilize the interpersonal skills to work with children, families, staff, and collaterals.
Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of CFS legislation, issues, and standards
• Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills
• Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
• Oral communication skills
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting
• Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and values
• Ability to speak and write Cree or Dene language an asset
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced, time-sensitive child welfare working environment
• Access to highly sensitive and confidential material for which privacy must be maintained.
• Overnight and remote travel approximately 25% of the time
• Provide satisfactory Driver Abstract, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position, and throughout employment as required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle