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

SUMMARY: The Cultural Facilitator supports the cultural knowledge wellbeing of participants through grounded respectful and relational practice. The role preserves a way of life based on spirituality sacredness reciprocity education and social responsibility by helping to integrate Indigenous cultural factors that preserve and protect the health and well-being of the participants.

The Cultural Facilitator provides individual and group-based support facilitates wellness-focused activities and assists in the integration of culturally grounded practices within the organization in a way that is inclusive trauma-aware and responsive to diverse lived experiences. This role emphasizes relationship-building emotional safety accountability and balancesupporting participants to strengthen connection to the land self community culture and identity.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain standards of practices and codes of ethics within the Indigenous Initiatives Program
• Develop and implement Indigenous land-based programming for participants
• Develop and implement in conjunction with the various stakeholders educational practices and traditional modes of knowledge transfer to regenerate traditional cultural practices on the land and water
• Develop culturally relevant preventative programs for participants
• Develop and implement a monthly schedule for programming
• Work in collaboration with the various Elders and Knowledge Keepers to support wellness-focused programming and activities
• Work directly with participants within the various programs providing mentoring guidance and support from a strengths-based perspective
• Provide mentoring and advise to children youth and families
• Prepare and submit reports related to outcomes
• Identify and implement the cultural needs including gaps and oversights with current program development
• Participant with relevant stakeholders with ceremonies gatherings or community events ensuring respectful inclusive and safe practice
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure wellness support aligns with care plans and organizational values
• Modelling healthy relationships accountability emotional awareness and respectful communication
• Participate in ongoing learning reflection and organizational training related to wellness culture and practice development

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related role supporting individuals in residential community or social service environments
• Experience supporting individuals impacted by trauma family disruption system involvement or social inequities
• Familiarity with culturally grounded approaches to wellness and community-based support
• Experience or understanding of harm reduction trauma-aware and strengths-based practice
• Experience learning from elders and knowledge keepers on protocols and practices of our healing and helping ways as First Nations people
• Ability to facilitate or support group activities in a respectful and inclusive manner
• Understanding or willingness to learn and share the culturally distinct heritage and histories of our First Nations people
• Understanding of First Nations histories contemporary realities and the impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Calls for Justice related to MMIWG2S and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
• Demonstrated ability to work within relational community-centered and participant-led frameworks
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries
• Ability to navigate sensitive situations with empathy discretion and accountability
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as required
• Fluency in a First Nations language is a definite asset

EDUCATION:

• Post secondary education in the humanities child and youth care education or other relevant field
• A combination of relevant education training and lived or professional experience may be considered

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check all done within the last 3 months
• Valid Manitoba Drivers Licence and satisfactory driving record
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time - 35 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word or PDF)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

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 accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

The Link is an equal opportunity employer Indigenous people women visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit

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