AuntieUncle - Indigenous Cultural Support Provider
AuntieUncle - Indigenous Cultural Support Provider
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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 24hour 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 CulturalSupport Provider) you will provide direct indigenous cultural support to ourparticipants and staff.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities of the Auntie/Uncle include but are not limited to:
- Following the guidanceof the Knowledge Keeper take an active role in cultural practices to supportthe program and participants.
- At the request of the KnowledgeKeeper host support and/or participate in Indigenous ceremonies and eventshosted by The Link and out in the community.
- At the request of theKnowledge Keeper facilitate wellness sharing circles traditional drummingcircles smudge ceremonies medicine picking and harvesting medicines.
- Share/provide culturallyappropriate coaching/guidance and feedback with participants and their careproviders
- Assistand support participants both individually and in group settings
- Assist in thecoordination and delivery of services calendars posters emails resourcesand other administration duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with atraditional way of life; knowledgeable with the 7 Sacred Teachingsparticipating and/or attending ceremony knowledgeable of Sundance Ceremonybeing a helper experience with sharing circles drumming circles and culturalactivities.
- Able to sing indigenoussongs and facilitate wellness circles and traditional drum circles.
- Optimally three years experience in a relatedrole and supporting individuals living in residential facilities
- The abilityto attend work regularly as scheduled and flexibility to attend evening and weekend ceremonies.
- An understanding or previous experiencewith Harm Reduction techniques
- Strong communication skills written andverbal in English required. Ability to converse fluently in an Indigenouslanguage is considered an asset.
- Ability to build strong positive andprofessional relationships with others.
- Knowledge andunderstanding of Indigenous historical trauma and intergenerational impacts.
- Knowledge of the 94Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Report Calls to Justice forthe MMIW&G including 2SLGBTQQIA People and United Nations Declaration ofthe Rights of Indigenous People.
- Ability to present a Satisfactory Childand Adult Abuse Registry check satisfactory
- Criminal Record Check(vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Drivers Abstract and Drivers License.
- Hold a valid First Aid CPR Certificate
- A safe and reliablevehicle 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 selfdeclare 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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