Cultural Knowledge Keeper

3 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada Homewood Ravensview Full time

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

We have an immediate, rewarding career opportunity for a Cultural Knowledge Keeper to join our great team at Ravensview, part of Homewood Health, the national leader in mental health and addictions treatment in Canada.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Competitive compensation and total rewards package
- Career investment/tuition reimbursement funding to support your continuous learning
- Free staff parking
- Free access to our beautiful, professionally-designed fitness facility, serene outdoor spaces for walking and running and direct access to John Dean Park
- Onsite dining room with gourmet meals
- Onsite training including nationally-recognized CARES Program, first aid and the opportunity to develop knowledge of mental health and addiction care in our Ravensview Monthly Grand Rounds Education Series.

As Cultural Knowledge Keeper at Ravensview, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, culturally-competent, interdisciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Provide patients with cultural support with singing, drumming, art, daily prayers, storytelling and gatherings
- Design resources, workshops, special events and conduct activities for patients and staff, incorporating Indigenous knowledge, practices and ceremonies
- Deliver one-on-one sessions, as requested by the patient, focused on supporting learning about culture, ancestors, spirituality and connection to the land
- Document patient sessions in Caseworks, our electronic medical record system
- Ensure cultural practices, programs and service delivery support patients' mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and are designed from an Indigenous perspective consistent with harm reduction philosophies and practices
- Prepare reports, planning and communications related to programming and specialized events
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with the broader Ravensview team regarding individual client care

**What we’re looking for**:

- Degree or Diploma in Social work, Indigenous studies, NNADAP or Health Related Fields
- Strong understanding of Indigenous culture, community groups and agencies and current issues affecting Indigenous communities
- Experience managing the delivery of Indigenous programs and services as well as working with Mental Health and Addiction, philosophies and principles using an Indigenous lens
- Strong knowledge and connection to Indigenous knowledge systems, nations and communities; specific focus on Coast Salish protocols and culture would be an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of local Indigenous traditions, ceremonies, teachings and practices as well as the social determinants of health in an Indigenous context
- Strong community, program development and implementation experience
- Capacity to engage people of diverse communities
- Strong presentation, facilitation and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Homewood Health promotes a fair and competitive compensation model. Pay rates are tailored to reflect differences in operating environments and job requirements. Compensation is influenced by many factors including compensation principles or approach for a role or job function, organizational tenure, experience, qualifications or premium skills, external competitiveness, internal comparability, geography and work performance. Pay range for this position is $35.50 - $38.50._

Homewood Ravensview acknowledges with respect the WSÁNEĆ people on whose territory it operates and recognizes that their historical relationship with the land continues to this day.

**Why work with us**

Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.

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