Family Cultural Connection Worker

12 hours ago

Rosedale, Canada Cheam First Nation Full time

The Family Cultural Connections Worker is responsible for offering practical help and emotional support to families, children or community members experiencing difficulties or crises. They collaborate closely with these individuals to identify their needs, create action plans, and connect them with appropriate resources. The role involves advocating for families, children, and community members within the Ministry of Child and Family Development(MCFD) and providing guidance when necessary.

Family Cultural Connections Workers often work in collaboration with other professionals, such as social workers, healthcare providers, and educators, to ensure comprehensive support for families, children and other community members. Strong advocacy, communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills are essential in this role to empower families and individuals to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Implement crisis intervention techniques to assist individuals in challenging situations.
- Advocate for families and individuals working with Social Workers or other agencies to ensure they have the support needed to navigate the situation.
- Manage conflicts effectively and de-escalate tense situations.
- Work closely with MCFD and the Family Court System.
- Provide health support and resources to individuals.
- Handle situations using trauma informed practices, confidentiality, empathy, composure, and efficiency.
- Support families and care takers in navigating the court system.
- Participate in Family Case Conferences (FCCs) and Family Case Planning Conferences (FCPCs), ensuring cultural continuity and advocating for the inclusion of extended family and community in planning.
- Develop cultural plans.
- Provides services to the family such as assistance with parenting skills, treatments and referrals.
- Other duties as required.

**Job Requirements**
- Experience working with Indigenous families and communities, preferably in a social services, education, or wellness setting
- Ability to support and advocate for culturally safe planning, ensuring children remain connected to their family, culture, and community
- MCFD Knowledge is an asset.
- May be required to work evenings/weekends.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract and a reliable and safe vehicle.
- Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check Criminal
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and socio-economic issues affecting urban indigenous families.
- Excellent oral, written, facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively with agency staff, volunteers and professionals from community agencies and partner organizations.

**How to Apply**

As an Indigenous organization, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit).

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you First Nations, Métis, and Inuit?
- Do you have experience working with Indigenous families and communities, preferably in a social services, education, or wellness setting
- Describe your experience working with Indigenous families and communities, preferably in a social services, education, or wellness setting?
- What do you want to work at Cheam First Nation?

Work Location: In person

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