Coordinator Indigenous Families

Position: Full-Time Coordinator for Indigenous Families
Join Xyólheméylh as a Coordinator dedicated to Indigenous children and families in Chilliwack. Focus on nurturing youth identity while fostering community ties.

In this full-time role, you will work closely with the Executive Director of Staff and Community Relations. Your mission as the Láts’ú:mexw Coordinator will be to build essential links with over 140 communities, helping youth understand their roots and develop a lifelong sense of identity. You will also support the Xyólheméylh team in connecting children to their home communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish connections between children/youth and their communities

• Manage an internal registry of children/youth in care

• Aid social workers to formalize youth-community connections

• Advocate for the agency’s mission and goals

• Communicate effectively with Elders and community leaders

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or Indigenous Studies

• Appreciation of Indigenous culture and history

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Proven ability to build respectful relationships

• Valid BC Driver’s License and dependable transport

Help foster connections for Indigenous youth and families through your role as a coordinator.
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