Indigenous Cultural Liaison
3 days ago
**Indigenous Cultural Liaison** (ICL)**, Ind**igenous Youth Mentorship Project**
**Permanent**20**
**hours per week** with Benefits**
**The Agency**
The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is a community-based charitable organization dedicated to reducing the incidence of crime and increasing community safety through preventative and restorative justice practices. To accomplish these ends, we provide direct services to individuals at risk, advocacy for effective responses to crime with the individuals involved and education for youth and adults in the community. The Calgary John Howard Society is committed to an organizational environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of each person. CJHS values diversity and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants from all walks of life.
**The Program**
The Indigenous Youth Mentorship Project provides a unique mentoring experience
by offering one-on-one, group and peer mentoring. Volunteer Mentors offer support, advice, and guidance to youth that are seeking cultural connection and may be
criminally involved or at risk of involvement with the justice system. Regular group sessions offer the opportunity for enhancing cultural connections combined with a variety of social and recreational activities. The project accesses the knowledge and teachings of different Elders.
**The Position**
The Indigenous Cultural Liaison will coordinate the Project. This includes supporting the recruitment, training and ongoing supervision of volunteer mentors. The ICL will play a role in fostering the relationships between the youth and the mentors. They will work with the Elders to bring cultural teachings and connections to group activities. The ICL will work with the Indigenous Youth Advocate, justice officials and school affiliates to identify youth who may be interested in the program. The ICL will support the mentors and the youth to work together to develop a mentorship plan which includes goals and action activities that includes exploring opportunities for building self-esteem and increasing motivation.
The Indigenous Cultural Liaison will also work to support the CJHS Indigenous Cultural Initiatives Working Group to fulfill its purpose of “creating and promoting Indigenous cultural awareness to achieve inclusivity, respect, a sense of belonging and safety for our community”.
This is a permanent position requiring 20
A criminal record would not automatically disqualify you from employment with us, we review all applicants on a case-by-case basis. A valid class 5 driver’s license is required for this position.
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