Overview
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
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
Company Information
Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2024-107 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to:
Human Resources Department
Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba
Competition #2024-107
701 Thompson Drive
Thompson, MB R8N 2A2
Fax: 204-778-8428
Email: [email protected]