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Indigenous Cultural Support Worker – Supportive Housing

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: Connective
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Mental Health, Community Health, Community Support Services, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

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 culturally specific supports in the community and advocating for access and rights as needed. This position will also develop and implement short-term, issue-specific intervention plans within program guidelines to all facility residents.

Our Supportive Housing program provides safe and secure housing and wraparound support to people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. This program offers 24/7 support services that are tailored to the self-identified needs and goals of each resident.

STATUS AND CLASSIFICATION

Unionized. This position is open to applicants of all genders.

This is a temporary position for 6 months or until the incumbent returns, whichever comes first.

HOURS(40 hours per week)

Tuesday to Saturday, 1000 to 1800

WHAT WE OFFER?

Committed Living Wage Employer

2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC

2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines

Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan

Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments

Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management

Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday

Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

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

Liaises with staff and volunteers of community and government agencies as required

Liaises with Connective staff as necessary

Participates as a member of the Connective staff team

KEY

ACCOUNTABILITIES

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.

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.

Liaise with and/or support cultural activities/programming.

Accompany service users in navigating social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational, and educational services.

Contribute to model of cultural safety for emotional vulnerability.

Ensure Indigenous service user’s case planning is Indigenous-led and informed.

Foster awareness and understanding of the cultural context of trauma related addiction/mental health among Indigenous community members.

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.

Works directly with additional staff (i.e., Social Workers and Outreach Workers), community service and support providers, government and non-government organizations, and First Nations service providers to inform the development and implementation of individual support plans consistent with harm reduction and Connective’s philosophies and practices.

Assists residents to function more independently in their own homes…
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