Cultural Support Worker

JOB POSTING

Cultural Support Worker 

Reporting to the Residential Survivors Support Team Lead, the successful candidate will work as a supporting member of the Residential Survivors Support Team, providing Cultural Support and teachings to the communities of Unama’ki.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary


• Ability to travel throughout Unama’ki, providing cultural support and cultural teachings


• Ability to coordinate in community cultural support and cultural teaching sessions


• Willing to learn and share cultural teachings throughout Unama’ki

• Adhere to the policy and procedures of Eskasoni Mental Health Services / Eskasoni Health Centre and Eskasoni Band Administration


• Comply with Eskasoni Mental Health Services / Eskasoni Health Centre privacy and confidentiality policies


• Adhere to professional standards and demeanor and align work and behavior with Eskasoni Mental Health Services mission / Code of conduct


• Attending regular staff meetings and training related to the smooth operation of the RRS team and Eskasoni Mental Health Services.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent education and experience


• Be recognized within one, or all, of the Unama’ki communities as a spiritual, traditional, or cultural leader/teacher, or knowledge keeper


• Be fluent in the Mi’kmaw language and possess strong communication skills in the English language


• Knowledge and experience working with, and in Mi’kmaw communities and understand the political, governance, and community structures


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in the organization, communities and federal and provincial representatives


• Understand issues affecting Residential School Survivors i.e., physical/emotional abuse, sexual abuse, grief, addictions, anger, and relationship issues


• Must be trust-worthy and credible in all Unama’ki communities


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Have proficient computer skills and an awareness of Microsoft Word / Google Sheets


• Strong Organizational Skills


• Always maintain, the highest standards of confidentiality


• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team


• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License & reliable vehicle


• Candidates must have a clear Police Vulnerable Sector and Sexual Abuse Registry record


• Ability to function well under stressful conditions and multitask.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

May 16,2025

At 4:00pm

Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and Three References to:

Maxine Stevens, Human Resource Officer

*Please apply through online process, in person applications not accepted.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.