Senior Indigenous Cultural Advisor

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $34.67 - $49.83 / hour Job Summary Fraser Health Authority values diversity within the workplace. For this position, we also want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, Metis or Aboriginal ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position. Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Enhanced Care is a groundbreaking approach to address the needs of people who have overlapping mental health challenges, substance use issues, trauma and acquired brain injuries and who are often left to experience homelessness. This program provides an enhanced level of integrated health and social supports that serve people where they live. Enhanced Care Teams support residents to remain independent in their living environment through the provision of on‑site access to a range of health, personal, cultural, social, emotional and community supports. Enhanced Care is guided by principles of: housing first, harm reduction, protecting human rights, reducing health disparities, and providing culturally safe and inclusive care. The Senior Indigenous Cultural Advisor, MHSU provides leadership, facilitation, planning and support for Enhanced Care housing initiatives in the Fraser Salish region. Passionate advocates for culturally safe, trauma‑informed, and person‑centred care will find fulfillment in supporting program development as well as supporting program participants mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellness. Join our specialised health care team and help us achieve a culture of excellence in care for Enhanced Care housing residents Detailed Overview Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families: Provides leadership, direction, guidance and mentorship to Fraser Health interdisciplinary staff within designated programme/service by sharing knowledge and protocol around ceremony and culture to build stronger client interactions and to ensure clients receive traditional wellness care and treatment. Responsibilities Collaborates with program/service leadership, Indigenous communities and agencies to support defining Nation‑based or Indigenous approaches to care and to coordinate capacity building as requested to support improved access to care. Works with and mentors various members of the health care team to increase cultural awareness and to provide traditional wellness support and care for clients and their families. Assists site leadership in selecting, developing, evaluating and terminating Indigenous Cultural Advisors. Develops and implements performance and knowledge standards specific to Nation‑based or Indigenous approaches to care. Provides training and orientation to Indigenous Cultural Advisors to build their knowledge in protocol around ceremony and traditional wellness care practices. Provides leadership and guidance to team members within designated programme/service to ensure Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and approaches to wellness are honoured within acute and community settings across Fraser Health. Leads and/or facilitates ceremony and traditional wellness practices. Attends a variety of meetings within designated programme/service to enhance the experience of the attendees by sharing cultural awareness, experiences and wisdom of their past. In collaboration with designated programme/service team and Aboriginal Health Manager, informs and influences policy development efforts to embed cultural safety within existing practice, processes and policies within designated site(s) and across Fraser Health. Provides guidance, consultation, and information to clients and their families as they work with their health care team regarding decisions about their health and wellness care plan. Provides support for clients and/or families during their stay at facilities across Fraser Health. Shares teachings to clients and their families about traditional knowledge in relation to health and wellness. Supports the rights of clients and their families to receive services that honour the customs and traditions of First Nations, Métis and other Aboriginal peoples that they have consented to receive. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: A level of lived experience and knowledge, education and/or training equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Three (3) years’ recent related experience working for Indigenous organizations/programs including interacting with and developing relationships with Indigenous people and Indigenous communities. Valid BC Driver’s licence and possession of a personal vehicle for business‑related purposes. Competencies Demonstrates the leadership Practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed. Demonstrated significant wisdom in areas of traditional health and wellness as recognised by their National and/or Aboriginal Family inclusive of demonstrated knowledge and ability to promote Indigenous protocols and ceremonies. In‑depth understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal culture, specifically the diverse Aboriginal cultures within the Fraser Salish area. Demonstrated capacity to share wisdom and knowledge with clients, families and employees of Fraser Health. Demonstrated positive working relationships with community partners. Demonstrated in‑depth understanding of Canadian and Indigenous history, an understanding of the roots of harm (colonisation and racism) and the ongoing harm related to historic and current colonial policies. Understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action related to health and the United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Demonstrated lived and work experience with understanding and knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness, including but not limited to: knowledge of local Indigenous peoples, including differences in respect to access to health services, health benefits and advocacy. Ability to promote, educate and learn with others. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to listen and the desire to foster the well‑being of others. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Recruitment Scam Warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. We will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr