Cultural Services Coordinator-full Time

3 weeks ago


French River, Canada Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services Full time

Reporting to the Cultural Supervisor, the Cultural Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating direct and indirect

cultural services to the Agency, Board of Directors and staff in order to develop and enhance the cultural service practice

of the Agency. The Cultural Services Coordinator will coordinate and develop locally accepted cultural practices for the

Agency in consultation with the Manager of Cultural Services, community Elders and cultural practitioners to facilitate

preservation and promotion of traditional practices within member First Nations to enhance positive and strong cultural

identity.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Develop and Implement Cultural Resources for the Agency:

- Coordinate various community and Agency meetings to develop cultural practices for staff, families,

communities and clients
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for cultural manual
- Develop and implement a training plan on cultural practices in collaboration with the Cultural Services

Manager
- Coordinate cultural teachings and ceremonies as required and directed
- Coordinate training for Agency partners on cultural practices, teachings and ceremonies to ensure

consistently-unified and culturally appropriate helping process
- Assist with ensuring all agency meetings and gatherings reflect cultural practices to guide discussions

and decisions
- Coordinate linkages to community traditional helpers

Interagency Participation:

- Coordinate and provide assistance to the Elders’ Advisory Circle
- As required, participate in the Elders’ Advisory Circle and other internal committees/groups in support of

services to the communities
- Collaborate with internal and external agencies to provide quality cultural programs and services to the

communities and to promote Agency services
- Liaise with First Nation communities to promote cultural resources
- Ensure effective and professional communications with all internal and external service providers
- Share information according to privacy and/or confidentiality guidelines
- Work respectfully, positively, professionally and collaboratively with team members

**Qualifications**:
Minimum Education / Experience
- A college diploma in Social Services, Native Studies, Office Administration
- Bachelor of Social Work, Native Studies or other related degree is preferred
- Three (3) years’ experience in a social services organization developing and coordinating cultural

programs/services
- Experience working with Aboriginal people, organizations and communities

Other Requirements
- Must provide a clear Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Must have a Class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel
- Must have $1M automobile insurance coverage
- Must provide a three-year uncertified Driver’s Abstract

Work Site Location:

- Wasuaksing First Nation

Niijaansinaanik is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for

Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for

related references to:
Joanne Koehler, Executive Director

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

940A Main Street, Dokis First Nation, ON P0M 2N1

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