Indigenous Social Planner

The Indigenous Social Planner will include a driven person, capable of planning, coordinating, and facilitating access to cultural events, workshops, and groups for community members who otherwise may not know how to connect to such cultural events. This role emphasizes the use of social media and community organizational integration.

Drawing from AHWC’s mission statement and values, the Indigenous Social Planner will work as a member of a diverse, inter-professional team. They will be a welcoming, kind, and compassionate person for community members when they visit the **Indigenous-led Primary Care Clinic** to access supports during their healing journey. The Indigenous Social Planner should demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the histories, traditions, and cultures of Indigenous peoples, inclusive of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Communities and Nations, including an understanding of the importance of decolonizing healthcare systems and spaces.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Welcomes and supports all Indigenous - First Nation, Inuit, and Métis - and non-Indigenous community members entering AHWC / Primary Care Clinic, including people who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and persons who live with disabilities; sees to their immediate comfort.
- Builds cultural foundation (i.e., database) for agency that includes where to access cultural supports and resources in Winnipeg and/or broader community.
- Nurtures a judgement-free, shame-free environment, focused on harm-reduction and the journey of healing that the individual has defined for themselves.
- Emphasizes culturally sensitive, culturally relevant, person-centered care.
- Delivers safe practices in accordance with: AHWC’s program standards, policy and procedural operations, and organizational values; Primary Care Clinic’s program standards; Regional Health and Provincial protocols.
- Possesses exceptional networking skills and is able to build strong relationships with community partner organizations, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers.
- Coordinates all aspects of the planning of functions, projects, events, and schedules to meet the needs of community members seeking cultural connections.
- Connects to social media pages, websites, and forums to follow, gather, and be aware of cultural activities, events, and ceremonies happening in the city of Winnipeg and surrounding areas, with attention to those embodying harm reduction principles.
- Promotes traditional medicines.
- Follows-up where needed with community members seeking culturally relevant resources.
- Coordinates Elder Council Meetings for Kookum’s Circles.
- Delivers cultural workshops and/or invites guest speakers/Elders/Knowledge Keepers to share.
- Serves bannock and tea, when applicable.
- Engages with community members to identify their specific cultural and/or ceremonial needs.
- Gives community members hope and encouragement.
- Assists in response to emergencies by being familiar with the fire plan, emergency procedures, safety protocols, and location of emergency equipment, etc.
- Responds to emergency codes as per procedures.
- Works in collaboration with the Director of the Primary Care Clinic and reports operational issues as advised.
- Attends staff meetings as required.
- Responsible for initiating cultural staff meetings for agency leadership, Cultural Advisors, etc.
- Meets with Director as required.
- Possesses knowledge of social issues such as poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, substance use, mental health/illness, racism, and other challenges faced by Indigenous populations in Winnipeg.
- Completes other duties that may be assigned (be a ‘Helper’) when required as part of the Primary Care Clinic team, not exceeding stated skills and capabilities.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Strong computer skills, including navigating and utilizing social media.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong event planning skills.
- Well-developed skills in the preparation of presentations and teaching sessions.
- Ability to prioritize workload and deal with multiple demands.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work collaboratively with professionals in a team-oriented environment.
- Possess strong de-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
- Must be able to function effectively in a fast-moving environment with frequent interruptions.

DECISION MAKING
- Ability to distinguish between circumstances in which decisions can be made independently and those where consultation is needed.
- Ability to determine the best recommendations to make when approached for advice or resources.
- Decisions regarding how to obtain information, referrals, cultural knowledge to make informed recommendations when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a recognized university degree, community college diploma program, or other related discipline.
- 3-5 years or more of experience working in an Indigenous community providing cultural