Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Internal & External Posting
2024-048
*This position is a designated hire where only Indigenous (First Nation, Métis and Inuit) applicants will be considered.
Position:
Cultural Support Worker - Overnights
Program:
Cultural Team
Salary:
$22.00 per hour + $1.00 per hour premium for all overnight hours worked
Location:
Tina's Safe Haven
Classification:
Full Time - 80 Hours Bi-Weekly
Hours of Work:
12:00 am - 8:00 am
Days of Work:
5 Consecutive Days per Week
Reports To:
Oshkaabewis (Ceremonial Helper)
Closing Date:
Open until Filled
The Cultural Support Worker is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Culture for the organization and engaging youth within the Youth Housing Facility. The Cultural Support Worker assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s philosophy, direction, and policy standards.
General Responsibility:
- Support the planning and facilitation of a variety of daily cultural activities.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth accessing Ndinawe’s Youth Housing Facility emphasizing trust, respect, and active engagement.
- Supervise youth promoting safety and respect among all participants; responding to crisis/emergent situations as required.
- Respond to sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
- Work collaboratively with Ndinawe’s Cultural Team including other Cultural Support Workers, Oshkaabewis, and Elders.
Qualifications Required:
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and protocols is required; Local knowledge is an asset.
- Have established and positive relationships with the Indigenous community of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and agencies.
- Extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Manitoba
- A working knowledge of an Indigenous language is desirable
- Must have the ability to develop rapport with youth and be seen as a source of guidance in ways that will encourage and support youth by maximizing promotion of learning about cultural ways
- Knowledge of agencies, programs, and supports for the Indigenous community serving Indigenous youth
- Proven success working within a team of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Be a good role model and mentor
- Be actively involved in their community
- Be a good listener, a good communicator, and be empathetic
- Be committed to working collaboratively with youth, employees, and community
- Other qualities considered to be an asset: trusting, approachable, kind, accepting, calming, sense of humor
- Computer skills considered an asset
- Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:
Human Resources
Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.
650 Burrows Ave
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8
Email: [email protected]
*This position is a designated hire where only Indigenous (First Nation, Métis and Inuit) applicants will be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid CPR/First Aid Certification?
- Do you self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit?
- Do you have experience with indigenous cultural practices and teachings ?
Work Location: In person
