Position title
Cultural Support Worker - Healing and Wellness
Description
The Cultural Support Worker will ensure that traditional protocols of Onion Lake Cree Nation are followed when assisting in the traditional aspects of service delivery to our members. The Cultural Support Worker will conduct themselves in an ethical manner at all times, ensures the prompt timely delivery of services.
Reports to: Program Manager
Responsibilities
- Function as a traditional liaison and advocate for individuals, and families.
- Respond to referrals for traditional programming. Complete all client contact recordings as directed.
- Engage and work with community (CSP’s/Elders) when referrals are made.
- Ensure that individuals and families have access to the traditional/cultural ceremonies as part of their healing and wellness.
- Responsible for monitoring and ordering traditional supplies provided to individuals and families.
- Maintain open and collateral relationships with partnering agencies, schools, programs, and services both within and outside of the community.
- Ensure that the highest quality of traditional services is provided to all clientele and the community.
- Prepare relevant monthly reports and documentation requested by the Onion Lake Healing and Wellness Program Manager and Supervisor.
- Ensure that all traditional ceremonies for clients are ready and prepared.
- Attend family circles, case conferences as requested by Supervisor.
- Provides presentations on traditional teachings following Onion Lake Cree Nation protocols to our clients and community members.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 Diploma/GED.
- Mentored, trained, and recognized by Traditional Elders in the field of Oskapewis; At least 2 years working as Oskapewis.
- Knowledge of the Onion Lake Cree Nation Traditional Protocols, practices, and ceremonies.
- Excellent communication/people skills.
- Training in ASIST, CISM, and Mental Health First Aid an asset.
- Shift will run from 2:00p.m-10:00pm Mondy to Friday
Contacts
DEADLINE DATE: November 4, 2024
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Interested applicants, who meet the qualifications as listed above, must submit:
- Cover letter
- Current resume with dates specified
- LIST of three current references with phone numbers
- Vulnerable Sector Check/Clear Criminal Record Check
- Drivers Abstract
Attention to: Human Resources
Phone: (306) 344-2330 ext. 2238
Fax: (306) 344-2357
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mail: PO Box 70 Onion Lake, SK S0M 2E0
