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Indigenous Cultural Liason Worker

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Calgary Catholic School District Full time

St. John Reception Centre

15 12 Street NW, Calgary

Overall Accountability

Within the context of the Alberta Government's First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework, the Indigenous Cultural Liaison Worker provides and supports cultural and spiritual guidance to Indigenous students, families and schools, both to create an inclusive environment for the Indigenous student and to enhance the educational experience and Indigenous student success.

Specific Accountabilities
- Collaborates with school and other personnel to:

- Provide support to students and families in crisis
- Participate in educational program planning for students, student academics (ex. learning support plans, student schedule planning, meeting Graduation requirements).
- Coordinate community supports for students, families, and schools
- Maintain close communication with families and schools (DLCTs, Principals, Supervisor, and Indigenous Education Team)
- Collaborates with Elders and Community members
- Provides and supports cultural and spiritual activities for Indigenous students
- Liaison between school and family for student success
- Brings in cultural and spiritual activities from outside community supports
- Support student attendance issues, and collaborates with Social Workers if attendance move to the Attendance Board and Alberta Justice level

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; or
- Diploma in a related field(s) with a minimum of 3 years directly related experience; or
- High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years directly related experience
- Directly related experience must be providing full time support to Indigenous children, youth and families with cultural, spiritual, emotional, and mental wellbeing, and the ability to share information on Indigenous ways
- Experience in support of children, youth and families in relation to emergent social/emotional/behavioral issues with Indigenous lens
- Experience in facilitating of presentations and Indigenous activities (ex. Circle Healing, beading, Arts, dancing, etc.)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certificates
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License and a vehicle in good operating condition
- Able to work independently
- Strong background in Indigenous cultures, languages, and ways
- Demonstrated collaboration and team-building skills
- Excellence organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Capable of working with Indigenous community members outside of the District