Cultural Coordinator - Sakihta Kikinaw - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Housing Services ManagerHOURLY RANGE: $23.47 - $27.61/hrHOURS: 37.5 hours per week“Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored.”Would you like to be a part of an organization that works with some of Edmonton’s most vulnerable populations and counts on the professionalism, expertise, insight, and passion of its staff to develop programs and services for the clients they work with Join us at Boyle Street Community Services.“We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want – a constant and consistent caring force”Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life. Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients. If your values are aligned with our values and beliefs listed at: https://www.boylestreet.org/mission-history, please consider joining our team.This position comes with a comprehensive dental, health and drug benefits package, three weeks of annual vacation, and numerous professional development and training opportunities.Job Purpose:Sakihta Kikinaw is a 27-unit flexible housing building for female identifying adults. The focus is to build a safe and healthy living space using harm reduction, relationship building, and community development philosophies to support tenants in finding long-term stable housing. The Sakihta Kikinaw Cultural Coordinator will work in partnership with the Resident Manager to provide a compassionate, culturally appropriate approach and active support in skill development and community engagement. This will include coaching, educating, and supporting participants in daily living skills, managing tenancy, and fostering a sense of community. In addition, the Coordinator will ensure that residents have access to cultural supports and will liaise with Indigenous-identifying and Indigenous-serving partners in the community.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop schedules & activities, in conjunction with the resident manager, to provide or facilitate programing to bring people together and build stronger relationships.
• Provide support to residents as needed and liaise with support workers as required.
• Make connections and foster relationships with external stakeholders, organizations, & agencies to bring in programing and encourage volunteering and employment.
• Support in facilitating cultural activities and ceremonies.
• Support in processing referrals, intakes, partnership meetings, case conferencing, committees, etc.
• Assess residents’ barriers and needs to assist, support, and advocate for them.
• Coordinate referrals to other support services, that may include: mental health supports, addiction treatment, family doctors, income supports, budgeting and/or financial literacy, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Housing Services Manager, which may include: supervising students, organizing program events outside of regularly scheduled work hours (evenings & weekends), co-facilitating program meetings and/or resident meetings, etc.

Qualifications:Education: Degree or equivalent in social services or related field. Candidates without a degree but have a combination of post-secondary education and related experience will also be considered.Skills, Abilities and Attitudes:

• Ability to work in a highly stressful and ever-changing environment.
• Must have excellent boundaries.
• Mental resiliency is key.
• Familiarity with social services and the ability to navigate relevant systems.
• An understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and ceremonies.
• Able to solve problems quickly, creatively, and ethically with residents.
• Proven ability to work in a respectful and client-centered manner.
• Understands how to use de-escalation techniques.
• Works with initiative, commitment, and enthusiasm.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to plan and make decisions in a timely, organized, and appropriate manner.
• Able to identify and maximize relevant opportunities.

Experience:

• Experience working with vulnerable people.
• Experience working in a residential setting would be an asset.
• At least 2 years of experience in delivering community-based services.
• Knowledge of Landlord & Tenant Legislation – completed Landlord & Tenant training or willing to complete upon hiring.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of poverty related issues, trends, and services particularly within, but not limited to the urban Indigenous population is essential.
• Good working knowledge of Alberta Supports and other resources available within Edmonton.
• Criminal Record and Child Intervention Checks (results will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

Closing Date: 23 April 2021To Apply:Please email your resume and cover letter to: bmuller@boylestreet.org. Please include Sakihta Kikinaw Cultural Coordinatorin the Subject Line of the email. In the cover letter please state how you heard about this position and why you are suitable for the position.Boyle Street Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the communities we serve, and are committed to engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Boyle Street Community Services welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, New Canadian, differently-abled, and LGBTQ2S communities.Clients, staff and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly. Pronouns are an important part of how we speak about people.Pronouns might be:She/Her/HersHe/Him/HisThey/Them/TheirsAnd other pronouns that help individuals to express themselvesAt Boyle Street, we use pronouns to properly address and refer to people in our face-to-face interactions, in verbal introductions, as well as in writing on name tags, email signatures, and ID badges. We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us.