Indigenous Program Facilitator

About Us:

Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a non-profit organization located in Alberta since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families. Be a part of an innovative team that envisions a world where “every child is thriving within supportive family and community relationships”. Join in our mission to facilitate growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships and where our integrity is grounded in evidence-based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom.

Together, we will journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating new possibilities for a brighter future.

CTH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all; including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities. We strive to be an employer of choice with a focus on wellness and connection.

Company benefits include:

• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extended Health & Dental Coverage
• Additional Health Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• RRSP Matching
• Company Events
• Training and Professional Development

Ee-Des-Spoom-Ooh-Soop, meaning 'the environment that gives opportunity to guide our lives forward in a positive direction,' was a name gifted to Closer To Home in ceremony by Piikani Elder Leonard Bastien Weasel Traveller. Ee-Des-Spoom-Ooh-Soop is a culturally-based Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) program specifically designed for Indigenous parents and families. A key outcome of the program is that participants report a deeper understanding of historical knowledge to help process the impact of intergenerational trauma.

They'll also experience an increased sense of belonging within the Indigenous community, culture, and with Indigenous resources. The Indigenous Program Facilitator is culturally grounded and offers a range of services, resources, and support. Their main goal is to help parents and families overcome obstacles to their healing and reconnection journeys.

• Provide culturally relevant and trauma-informed programs that integrate the Teaching-Family Model to build resilience, social-emotional development, and self-determination.
• Facilitate programs in the community, either alone or in collaboration with other professionals, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, etc.
• Ensure thorough and timely documentation of tools, program plans, progress notes and program participant information
• Offer individual and group support to families on various needs, including parenting, child development, budgeting, housing, and advocacy.
• Connect families with appropriate Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, or Ceremonialists for guidance.
• Help families set and achieve short-term and long-term goals.
• Support families in accessing and navigating community resources like education, housing, healthcare, and employment.
• Assist with program administration, including data collection, evaluations, reporting, and maintaining family files.
• Contribute to general program duties, such as meal preparation or resource gathering, as needed.
• Champion a learning environment that celebrates Indigenous identities, cultural practices, and ancestral knowledge.
• Support and participate in traditional ceremonies and feasts.
• Help organize cultural education and awareness activities.
• Foster networks with other social service agencies in Calgary and the Treaty 7 region.
• Travel between various Closer to Home Programs and sites to share knowledge with program participants and staff.

• Diploma or degree in Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Community Development, Counseling, or a related field is preferred, however equivalent experience in Indigenous community work, facilitation, or program coordination will be considered.
• Deep understanding of Treaty 7, Indigenous history, worldviews, beliefs, values, culture, and spirituality.
• 1-2 years of experience working with families and program facilitation
• Proven ability to build relationships and connect individuals with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Ceremony…