Cultural Support Worker - Spiritwood Homes

Position: FT - Cultural Support Worker - Spiritwood Homes
ROLE PURPOSE
This Cultural Support Worker will provide a proactive approach to bridging Indigenous residents and their culture by consulting with Indigenous residents to provide/connect them with a range of cultural specific supports in the community and advocating for access and rights as needed. The Cultural Support Worker will support in cultural reconnection, programming and cultural education.

This position will also develop and implement short-term, issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines to all facility residents.
STATUS:  The Cultural Support Worker position is currently undergoing classification and approval with the Union. The final classification, wage rate, and applicable terms and conditions are subject to completion of this process and the applicable collective agreement. Connective reserves the right to amend or withdraw the posting should the required approval not be obtained.
HOURS  40 hours per week
Monday to Friday
REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS   Reports and is accountable to the Program Manager or their designate
Participates as a member of the Connective services team to ensure quality and continuity of services to clients
Participate actively in designated facility, care team and staff meetings
Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required
Liaises with Connective staff as necessary
Liaises with VCH Staff and Recreational Therapist when needed
Liaise with outside professionals from other agencies or government bodies as required
Participates as a member of the Connective staff team
KEY

ACCOUNTABILITIES  Programs   Maintain confidentiality when participating in assessments, goal setting and providing progress evaluation reporting
Navigate paths to person-centered Indigenous work with residents using culturally informed strategies.
Assist with creating an effective and supportive connection between the Indigenous/non-Indigenous service providers and community supports and residents.
Engage in collaborative community partnerships to promote traditional healing, cultural teachings, and practice.
Promote understanding and respect for Indigenous culture, experience, and identity.
Liaise with and/or support cultural activities/programming.
Contribute to model of cultural safety for emotional vulnerability.
Ensure Indigenous service user’s case planning is Indigenous-led and informed.
Maintain an appropriate record and information system. Prepare annual program reports and provide accurate data when needed. Ensure that accurate program and service user records are maintained, and that confidentiality is a priority. Ensure that all pertinent registration requirements and documentation is complete.
Reviews and evaluates residents’ progress and adjusts programs as required. Provides feedback and support to residents and/or their families.
Provide guidance to staff to assist in dealing with events or topics in the context of cultural practices.
Participates in team meetings as instructed by the Program Manager.
Assists residents with daily living skills such as grooming, cooking, money management, shopping, household safety and pet care.
Community   Guiding and engaging families, children, youth, and community members in culture activities such as healing circles, talking circles, and smudges to promote spiritual healing in a supportive and ethical manner.
Accompany service users in navigating social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational, and educational services.
Foster awareness and understanding of the cultural context of trauma related addiction/mental health among Indigenous community members.
Works directly with additional staff (i.e., Social Workers and Outreach Workers), community service and support providers, government…