Indigenous Support Worker

Are you Looking to grow your career? We may have an opportunity for you!

POSITION: Indigenous Cultural Support Worker

WHAT YOU NEED (QUALIFICATIONS):

· Maintain and utilize a current Standard First Aid and CPR level C

· Provide clear criminal record and child intervention checks.

· Minimum of three (3) years related experience.

· Strong knowledge and experience of Indigenous culture and ways of knowing.

· Understanding of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and systemic factors.

· External connection to Indigenous community in Calgary and surrounding areas.

· Experience working with individuals with disabilities is an asset.

· Maintains a Class 5 Driver’s License with a minimum of 3 years driving history in Canada.

· Completed educational Requirements from an agency- approved Human services or Social Services institution

WHY WORK FOR US? (WHAT WE OFFER):

· Competitive Rates:$22.23/ Hour

· RRSP plan

· 3 weeks paid vacation subject to increase in accordance with years of service.

· Group Insurance (Employee Benefits)

· Accruable Wellness Days/ sick days.

· Opportunity to pick up additional relief hours.

· A positive work environment where people can see the impact of the individuals we serve.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING? (JOB DUTIES):

· Provides leadership, mentorship, and support for individuals and staff to incorporate Indigenous knowledge.

· Supports culturally relevant experiences for any URSA residents.

· Develop and maintain connection to a variety of external resources to benefit individuals and families.

· Suggests actions to enhance Indigenous practices across URSA work areas.

· Embeds traditional knowledge in daily practice.

· Set up a monthly calendar of events/ activities to be shared with all URSA sites.

· Represents the agency at external events and maintains familiarity with community resources

· Set up and facilitate monthly training and as needed for staff.

· Plan, organize and lead 2 cultural activities weekly.

· Seeks opportunities to build knowledge about different cultural groups to better support parents and guardians

· Is inclusive when working on projects and communicating with co-workers and individuals.

For a detailed list of duties for this position, Please visit our website, https://ursa-rehab.com/

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1985, Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency, URSA, has been a Calgary based non-profit agency that works to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in community settings. We continue to break down a multitude of barriers for these individuals and help them thrive in the community.

Given its continued growth, URSA is looking to add Community Rehabilitation Workers – Developmental Disabilities.

URSA is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage you to apply through Indeed with your cover letter and resume. Only candidates selected will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.23 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person