Indigenous Family Support Specialist

7 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Hull Services Full time

Hull Services, a charitable organization with over 60 years of experience serving Alberta's young people and families, is seeking an Indigenous Family Support Specialist to join their Braiding the Sweetgrass program.

Job Summary

This role involves assisting in the facilitation of culturally specific programming for Indigenous families. The successful candidate will work alongside BTS Facilitators & Elders to deliver programming that promotes participation, learning, and growth by blending cultural activities and teachings with trauma-informed care and activities supporting healthy brain development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in creating a safe and respectful environment for everyone.
  • Respond to behavior management needs with an approach consistent with cultural teachings and trauma-informed perspective.
  • Participate in group delivery.
  • Contribute to group preparation needs (e.g. transportation, room set-up, meal prep) and post-group debriefings to share their perspective and bring value to planning for the group.
  • Support with administrative duties as needed.
Requirements
  • Experience and ability to relate to Indigenous children, families, and Elders.
  • Cultural awareness and understanding of the effects of intergenerational trauma.
  • Experience facilitating groups.
  • Minimum certificate with preference of a diploma or a degree in human services or social sciences, or currently enrolled in a program.
  • Energetic, fun, and dedicated to supporting Indigenous children and families.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Ability to relate and work effectively with co-workers as a member of the BTS team.
  • Flexibility and availability for evening and weekend work.
  • Participation in regularly scheduled supervision and in-depth performance appraisals.
  • Cross-cultural competence; knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the recommendations, goals, and activities of the commission.
  • A Police Information Check, which includes a vulnerable sector search, is required (or is in process of being completed) prior to employment.
  • A Child Intervention Record Check is required upon commencement of employment.
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and ability to drive Agency vehicles is preferred (min. 2 years driving experience with a class 5/GDL class 5 license).
  • Completion of ASIST, First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and Certified with CYCAA would be considered an asset.
Estimated Salary

$45,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please note that this is an estimated salary based on industry standards and may vary depending on individual circumstances.



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