Cultural and Administrative Support Worker - Reaching

Cultural and Administrative Support Worker – Reaching Home

Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS) is a community-driven non-profit located in the Downtown Eastside. For more than 30 years, VAHS has offered culturally grounded, holistic programs that support the physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental wellness of Indigenous people living in Vancouver.

The Cultural and Administrative Support Worker supports Indigenous families accessing the Reaching Home Indigenous Early Years (IEY) Program
, which focuses on homelessness prevention and cultural wellness. This role helps connect families to resources, provides cultural engagement support, and assists with reporting and administrative needs alongside the IEY Reaching Home Outreach Worker.

Key Responsibilities

Support families through culturally relevant engagement (crafting, medicines, food preservation, ceremony)

Provide advocacy, system navigation, and referrals to community services

Assist with documentation, data tracking, and reporting needs

Support planning and delivery of IEY and Reaching Home programming

Schedule:
Full-time (40 hrs/week),
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
, with occasional evening programming
⏳ Contract Ends March 31, 2026
💼 Non-union | No benefits

Connection to your own Cultural Teachings and Practices

Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting Indigenous families in a cultural or support role

Experience or knowledge of homelessness prevention supports

Strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills

Knowledge of local Indigenous community resources

Driver’s License and reliable vehicle are an asset

VAHS encourages applicants with professional, community-based, educational, or lived experience to apply — even without all qualifications met. Mentorship and training are available for the right candidate.

This is an Indigenous-specific position. Preference will be given to qualified First Nations, Métis, or Inuit applicants under Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Applicants who wish to be considered under this policy are invited to self-identify in their cover letter.

Email your resume and cover letter (PDF format) to:

ATTN: Doreen Macfarlane
Subject Line: Cultural and Administrative Support Worker – Reaching Home
📧 Doreen.ieye

Posting Open Until Filled
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.