Cultural Coordinator

**GERNERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION**:
The Cultural / Elder advisory Coordinator is responsible for service delivery within Prevention and Early Intervention program as it relates to the integration of Siksika Ways of Knowing. Delivers the overall coordination of Cultural resources requested within Siksika Children’s Services Child Protection, Placement Resources, and Prevention service areas. Works closely with the om ohk kii topiiks committee. Oversees the overall coordination of inclusion of the Elders Advisory Committee, Elder’s knowledge, mentorship, and advisement as well as the coordination of Cultural resources requested within Siksika Children’s Services Child Protection, Placement Resources, and Prevention service areas.

**REPORTS TO: Siksika Children’s Services Culture & Elders Team Lead**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Facilitate direct community cultural involvement in the prevention support of families and nurturing of children’s safety and well-being.
- Incorporate traditional healing and mediation practices through Siksika Ways of Knowing for the benefit of entire Siksika Children’s Services agency.
- Ensure core cultural standards - Language, Siksika Identity, Land based Teachings - are reflected within service delivery and needs.
- Develop cultural plans through referrals and participate in cultural planning for Siksika Children’s Services children, youth, caregivers, and clients.
- Assist in the development and translation of curriculum/promotional material for community member access and participation.
- Develop culturally reflective staff training/orientation curriculum in coordination with Community Education team.
- Incorporate Elder Advisory Committee dedicated towards culturally informed policies, practice, and programming.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Degree with an acceptable specialization relevant to work performed OR accepted combination of education, experience, and knowledge. Upholding Siksika Ways of Knowing necessary.
- Knowledge of Siksika culture and traditions; Knowledge of the impact of Intergenerational Trauma due to colonialism, residential school history, sixties scoop and child welfare system on First Nations’ people and communities.

Please quote **Competition 092-2023 on your cover letter.**
- _ Degree/Diploma/Certificates and/or other pertinent related documents._
- _ Clear Criminal Record and Child Intervention Check._
- _ Copy of Driver 's License._