Cultural Care Coordinator
Vancouver, British Columbia
Temporary
$83071.72-$94752.42/year
Position: Cultural Care Coordinator (CCC)
Status: 1 Year Term, Full-time
Department: Child Safety & Family Preservation & Reunification Program
Location: 2020 Yukon Street or 745 Clark Drive
Classification: Grid 27
Salary: $83,071.72 to $94.752.42 annually
At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honored and protected. We strive to eliminate oppression, discrimination and marginalization within our community. We acknowledge and honor the inherent wisdom, capacity and resourcefulness of our community in designing programs and services to care for our own children and families. Accordingly, we are dedicated to planning, developing, and implementing creative and innovative Indigenous programs and services in collaboration with members of our community and other agencies.
- Engage in restorative child welfare practice with Vancouver's Indigenous community!
- Receive a competitive salary of $83,071.72 to $94,752.42 annually PLUS a comprehensive benefits package!
- Take on a challenging role that provides membership in the Public Service Pension Plan!
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Integrated Practice & Operations (CS, FP) this position supports the cultural care requirements identified in the VACFSS restorative policies in the Child Safety and Family Preservation and Reunification Programs. The Cultural Care Coordinator will identify in consultation with the Manager a schedule of cultural programming. Respond and coordinate specific milestone/rights of passage ceremonies in accordance with a child, youth, or family’s cultural care requirements.
The CCC is grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being and is acknowledged by their community/Nation as being a keeper of the sacred knowledge, holding the role to share this knowledge and assist others on their cultural learning journeys. The CCC must be able to demonstrate cultural agility and humility in working with various Nations and cultural groups.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The CCC will provide cultural care facilitation and support on site as identified in the care plans, Collaborative Practice meetings, ceremonies, and program specific cultural events. Must be comfortable providing orientation and training to staff when preparing/planning for a ceremony or cultural event with children, youth, and families.
This position will plan, facilitate, and coordinate the cultural care in the Child Safety and Family Preservation & Reunification Programs. The CCC will ensure the cultural supports and programs are meeting the diverse requirements of children, youth, and families served. They will also be responsible for identifying and establishing a network of Elders/Knowledge Keepers for the diverse cultural needs of the population served in programs. The CCC is responsible for:
- Recruiting and maintaining Elders/Knowledge Keepers that can support the cultural care requirements for children/youth and families.
- Supporting the cultural care requirements identified in the VACFSS restorative policies either directly or through a network of elders/knowledge keeper retained by VACFSS.
- Assisting with the design, development, and implementation of meaningful cultural programming for VACFSS families.
- Liaising with Elders/Knowledge Keepers.
- Providing training on the Indigenous core cultural competencies for VACFSS social worker practitioners and managers who are responsible for training the practitioners and supervisors.
- Coordinating of Collaborative Meetings and facilitating Meeting protocols.
A complete position profile will be made available upon request as well as at the time of the interview.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Sciences or related field.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered where incumbent has experience as a cultural coordinator with facilitation and cultural programming experience.
Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of experience working within the helping field.
- Experience working with Elders and the Indigenous community.
- Recognized as a knowledge keeper in their community of practice.
- Experience in supervision and/or coordination and/delivery of training.
- Comfortable with public speaking and hosting meetings.
- Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable office software applications as effective tools to achieve results.
Skills and Abilities:
- Trained and holds cultural practices for convening safe and trauma informed meetings and collaborative practice.
- Understands and acknowledges the child welfare mandate held by VACFSS through its agreement with CFCSA director and protocols with First Nations and other delegated agencies.
- Demonstrates understanding, knowledge of Indigenous culture and history.
- Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the historical and ongoing effects of colonization on Indigenous People.
- Demonstrates cultural knowledge and understanding of Indigenous communities.
- Demonstrates practical knowledge of the cultural care requirements in a child and family service agency serving a large Urban Indigenous population.
- Good knowledge of VACFSS programs, policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to deliver effective presentations to small, moderate, or large groups using the principles of adult education/training.
- Develops curriculum and lesson plans appropriate to the audience.
- Demonstrates the ability to respectfully communicate, facilitate, and present, on behalf of VACFSS.
- Ability to maintain and develop reports regarding program statistics as needed.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates an ability to develop and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with others both within and outside of the organization.
- Willing to learn other cultural practices within a diverse Indigenous clientele.
Key Competencies:
- Relational Engagement
- Leadership
- Collaborative Planning and Decision Making
- Emotional Competency
- Resilience
- Cultural, Spiritual Expression
Note:
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle with business class insurance are required to perform the duties of this position.
- This position requires Union membership.
- This position requires the incumbent to be available in the office.
- Applications will only be accepted from qualified Indigenous Candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code
ABOUT THE BENEFITS:
In exchange for your contributions to VACFSS, you will receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, extended health, and dental
- Group life
- 100% employer-paid premiums
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Eligible for the VACFSS flex program after passing probation
- Membership in the Public Service Pension Plan
- Access to VACFSS’ Staff Cultural Clinical Counselor, Elder
- Access to Indigenous Cultural Teachings as coordinated by the Agency
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted from candidates with the above qualifications or from candidates that have delegated experience with MCFD or a Delegated Aboriginal Agency. An eligibility list may be created. Applications will only be accepted from qualified Indigenous Candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
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