Presenter/cultural Student Support Worker

5 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families Full time

_Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth & Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families._

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Under the direct supervision of the BTG Coordinator and Manager of Education ,BTG Presenter/Culture Student Support Worker will plan and deliver culturally based activities for the Education Department. They will develop and provide cultural information through presentations to students and school staff, thereby promoting school success for Elementary and Secondary school students and staff. The BTG Presenter/ Culture Student Support Worker will assist clients who access supportive services within the Education Department team with their cultural journey.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Foster knowledge of Inuit culture and language
- Promote cultural safety and relevance throughout all programming
- Encourage and facilitate Inuktitut language development
- Collect, develop, and maintain a wide selection of cultural teaching materials and activities for children and parents in collaboration with other Cultural Educators and EarlyON Program Coordinator
- Plan and deliver activities that promote Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, cultural knowledge, traditions and skills, (e.g. qulliq, cultural circles, traditional games, etc.)
- Participate in meetings to share ideas, resources, and activities to promote cultural knowledge
- Identify, engage and schedule culturally appropriate guest speakers, Elders, and resource people for the program
- Provide a culturally appropriate program environment for children and parents
- Engage in positive collaboration with other programs and staff in coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities, and personnel
- Under the guidance of Student Support staff, recognize and respond to the needs of each child by using positive child guidance
- Identify and report on concerns, issues and hazards related to the delivery of educational instruction to the Manager of Education
- Promote the BTG program in the community
- Adhere to and promote the mandate and mission of the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families
- Produce cultural education programs in English and Inuktitut
- Promote the completion of evaluation forms after presentations and ensure feedback is shared with BTG Coordinator
- Maintain strong relationships with school partners
- Monthly report writing will be required
- Other duties as assigned

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Work regular and consistent weekly hours of work
- Physical ability to access three-story building
- Demonstrate stress management and energy in interacting with school children and parents
- Mental effort is required to deal with stress related to safety of children, program delivery and communications with parents
- Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment
- Ensure Public Health Guidelines for COVID-19 Pandemic are followed

**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Fluency in Inuktitut an asset
- Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children and families
- Strong knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principles, culture, language, and community
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and provide minor translation
- Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software

**QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS**
- Inuit descent required
- Secondary School Diploma required, or equivalent
- Post secondary courses in programs such as, Education Assistant, SSW, CYW or related area an asset
- Experience facilitating groups and/or doing presentations
- Minimum of one-year experience in a family-oriented program
- Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities preferred
- Vulnerable Sector Check required
- Medical certification of good health and record of up-to-date immunizations;
- TB Test, if applicable
- Proof of all doses of COVID-19 vaccine and booster
- First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to become certified)
- Valid drivers licence an asset

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K1K 4L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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