JOB SUMMARY:

The Cultural Resource Coordinator will coordinate and support all aspects of cultural knowledge transfer and planning within The Indigenous Network. The Cultural Resource Coordinator provides traditional teachings and ceremonies and also coordinates access to Elders and Traditional people to meet the needs of the Friendship Centre community, with children, youth and families as the primary audience. The Cultural Resource Coordinator will work to promote cultural awareness, safety and competency within Friendship Centre communities at large while promoting healing and reconciliation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Aboriginal language(s) will be considered an asset.
2. Knowledge and experience working with urban Indigenous children, youth and families in a healing and reconciliation capacity.
3. Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies and/or combination of an equivalent and relevant education; minimum of five years of demonstrated and related work experience within an Indigenous organization or community.
4. Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
5. Must possess strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
6. Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills.
7. Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
8. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
9. Ability to problem solve and take initiative.
10. Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word including database applications.
11. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
12. Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and the use of a vehicle.
13. A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance will be a condition of employment.

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred

The Cultural Resource Coordinator shall have responsibility for the following:
Direct Supports:
· Facilitate talking, teaching and healing circles, with a priority to services and supports for Indigenous children, youth and families.
· Provide direct traditional-based counselling and participate in Action Planning and CAS related Case Conferencing.
· Model behaviour in a manner that serves as an example of positive cultural values, attitudes, beliefs, and actions.
· Acquire, maintain and care for education tools/resources e.g. language resources, history books, art, and traditional and sacred items.
· Deliver traditional medicines’ education, e.g. teachings, care for and use, storage, medicine bags, growing/picking, etc.
· Deliver traditional food education e.g. teachings on health benefits, harvesting, growing, preparing, storing.
· Promotion of language restoration.
· Remain current and implement wise practices in service provision from a culture-based platform.
Coordination:
· Connect with Elders and/or traditional resource people to conduct ceremonies as appropriate to the geographic areas and customs.
· Support the planning of traditional dancing, singing, drumming, community and/or seasonal celebrations/feasts, traditional and social events.
· Coordinate culture/social nights and community feasts, Elder socials and Elder/senior appreciation activities and Elder/youth knowledge exchange /mentorship activities.
· Coordinate land-based activities, e.g. fishing, trapping, medicine picking, etc.
· Provide space and opportunities for traditional arts & crafting.
· To assist in the development, implementation, and facilitation of new and relevant cultural services/programs within the Friendship Centre.
Planning and Networking:
· Work with Friendship Centre staff in support of the development of culture-based work plans that best support program and service design and provision for urban Indigenous children, youth and families.
· Work with local stakeholders within non-Indigenous community service organizations and institutions to promote cultural competency and awareness.
· Create and maintain a trusted traditional knowledge/Elder resource/directory.
· Create and/or maintain organizational cultural competency, safety & cultural sustainability.
· To provide insight and support in the development of protocols and agreements with internal and external stakeholders as directed.
· To attend meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences that relate to the Cultural Resource Coordinator duties.
· To participate as a resource person at training sessions, committee meetings, etc., to ensure that information on culture, needs, concerns and aspirations of Indigenous people are expressed.
Administration:
· Maintain documentation, comprehensive and up-to-date client files, and systems that are essential components of good program management that demonstrate the program is being delivered according to proposed work mandate and work plan.
· Compile and submit statistical data using designated database systems.
· Accurately record statistical information as required and as it changes.
· Submit written reports to the Executive Director outlining programming activities, committee work, participation in Friendship Centre activities, and any other reports as required.
· Respond to correspondence and information requests as required.
· Attend TIN Annual General Meeting.
· Complete internal day-to-day administrative tasks ie. time sheets, cheque requisitions, mileage logs, expense reports, etc.
· Participate in field visits, program evaluations and any other specially designed processes that may be undertaken to assess the effectiveness of the Cultural Resource Coordinator Program.
Training and Professional Development:
· Participate in relevant conferences, training workshops and related courses and meetings for professional development as required or directed.
· Attend workshops, staff meetings, etc. as directed.
· Keep apprised of relevant legislation or policy changes in relation to the social services fields.
· Identify professional development/training needs and bring to the attention of the Executive Director.
Health and Safety:
· Observe health, fire and safety regulations; uphold health and safety standards.
· Ensure that the Health and Safety policies incorporated into daily working practices are adhered to.
· Maintain Standard First Aid Level C with AED certification.
General Duties:
· Perform other duties relevant to the program as assigned by the Executive Director.
· Observe and uphold the policies, procedures, and practices of The Indigenous Network
· Actively recruit, train and provide supervision to student placements, volunteers, etc.
· Ensure that client files are secured in a locked filing cabinet on a daily basis.
· Actively promote and participate in community and TIN annual activities in keeping with the mandate and philosophy of the Friendship Centre.
· Work with other members of the team to ensure a wholistic program of care is maintained addressing the physical, psychological, and social needs of the service users.
· Ensure the premises and program resources are safe and secure.
· To work within an Indigenous culturally competent framework.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In perso