Auntie/Uncle - Indigenous Cultural Support Provider

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Auntie/Uncle (Indigenous Cultural Support Provider), you will provide direct indigenous cultural support to our participants and staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities of the Auntie/Uncle include but are not limited to:

• Following the guidance of the Knowledge Keeper, take an active role in cultural practices to support the program and participants.
• At the request of the Knowledge Keeper, host, support and/or participate in Indigenous ceremonies and events hosted by The Link and out in the community.
• At the request of the Knowledge Keeper facilitate wellness sharing circles, traditional drumming circles, smudge ceremonies, medicine picking and harvesting medicines.
• Share/provide culturally appropriate coaching/guidance and feedback with participants and their care providers
• Assist and support participants, both individually and in group settings
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of services, calendars, posters, emails, resources, and other administration duties as requested. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with a traditional way of life; knowledgeable with the 7 Sacred Teachings, participating and/or attending ceremony, knowledgeable of Sundance Ceremony, being a helper, experience with sharing circles, drumming circles, and cultural activities.
• Able to sing indigenous songs and facilitate wellness circles and traditional drum circles.
• Optimally, three years’ experience in a related role and supporting individuals living in residential facilities
• The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled and flexibility to attend evening and weekend ceremonies.
• An understanding or previous experience with Harm Reduction techniques
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, in English required. Ability to converse fluently in an Indigenous language is considered an asset.
• Ability to build strong, positive and professional relationships with others.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous historical trauma and intergenerational impacts.
• Knowledge of the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Report, Calls to Justice for the MMIW&G including 2SLGBTQQIA People and United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People.
• Ability to present a Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory
• Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and Driver’s License.
• Hold a valid First Aid CPR Certificate
• A safe and reliable vehicle with proof of appropriate insurance on vehicle (at least $2 Million, Third Party Liability)

This is a preference competition. First consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

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