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 support, develop and connect program participants with opportunities to engage in cultural and ceremonial ways of life. 

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 creating and supporting opportunities for program participants to engage in ceremonial, land-based and cultural experiences.  
• Under the guidance of the Knowledge Keeper, host, support and/or participate in ceremonies and events in the First Nations community, as well as those hosted by The Link. 
• At the request of the Knowledge Keeper, organize and facilitate experiences centered on wellness, including but not limited to sharing circles, drumming, smudging, and the harvesting and preparing of medicines. 
• Share culturally responsive feedback with participants and their care providers. 
• Identify opportunities for training and development to increase responsiveness to the needs of program participants. 
• Engage program participants in honoring and celebrating their distinct heritage and experience.
• Provide assistance and support for program participants in individual and 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 and protocol; knowledgeable of First Nations teachings, experience participating and/or attending ceremony, experience being a helper to ceremony, experience with sharing circles, drumming, and other culturally based activities.
• Pride in your identity as a First Nations person.
• Optimally, three years’ experience in a related role and supporting individuals living in residential facilities
• The ability to work on a flexible schedule that primarily includes days, with possibly evening or weekend based on activities and events. 
• Awareness and understanding of Harm Reduction principles and approaches.
• Good communication skills and strong ability to connect with people. 
• The ability to speak a First Nations language is a definite asset.
• Ability to build strong, positive and professional relationships with others.
• Knowledge and understanding of the history of Canada and the impact on First Nations communities. 
• 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
• Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and Driver’s License.
• Hold a valid First Aid CPR Certificate or be willing to complete this. 
• 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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