Medicine Bear Counselling, Support and Elder Services – Family Engagement Worker
Permanent, Full-time (8-hour shifts, 40-hours per week)
Salary/Wage: $41,748 to $52,088 a year
34 Higgins Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 0A5
We are Community Leaders:
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based, Indigenous-led human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous-identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness, and building on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.
About the Role:
The Family Engagement Worker will provide culturally safe and trauma-informed resources and therapeutic approaches to restore a sense of justice, balance, and well-being for families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited Beings.
Utilizing the teachings of Courage, Care Giver, Protector and Medicine Spirit to enable families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited Beings to heal from complicated grief and trauma within a culturally safe and friendly environment.
The Family Engagement Worker is responsible for implementation and monitoring of the project, including report writing, data collection, budget maintenance, and quality assurance.
To learn more about Medicine Bear Counselling, Support and Elder Services, click here.
What You Bring:
- University Degree in a related field and three years’ experience working in the Indigenous community, or an equivalent combination of education and experiences with successful program or program coordination;
- Supportive of Ka Ni Kanichihk’s values and beliefs;
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated individual;
- Stellar facilitation and presentation skills;
- Able to effectively communicate with many different stakeholders, including Indigenous community members, provincial and federal governments, and collateral agencies;
- Ability to create and edit project documents, materials, and presentations;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines;
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills;
- Proven team player who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability;
- Proven expertise in applying an anti-oppressive framework, and demonstrated cultural competence;
- Commitment to cultural reclamation practice is essential;
- Experience facilitating sharing & healing circles and knowledge of traditional healing practices;
- Intimate knowledge of the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited Beings within Canada;
- An understanding of the Indigenous economic, cultural, and political environments;
- Food Handler’s Certificate is an asset;
- A Driver’s License, clear Driver’s Abstract, and access to a vehicle.
We are Proud to Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits including Health and Dental
- Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employer Contributed RRSP; up to 5% match
- Employee and Family Assistance Program with Consult + and Telus Health
- Cultural Ways of Being; Mino Pimatisiwin Lodge, Knowledge Keepers, Skaabes, Kookums, medicine picking, sweats, ceremony, smudging on-site
- 12 Wellness Days per year, in addition to Vacation Days for full-time employees
- Work-life balance and casual dress
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Social Planning Committee that facilitates employee appreciation and wellness events
To Apply:
Candidates must be able to provide a recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector, and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to starting in the position.
You must be able to provide a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and a driver’s abstract.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, detailing how you meet the requirements of this position (with salary expectations). Please submit three references as well.
Ka Ni Kanichihk remains committed to achieving employment equity. Candidates are strongly encouraged to self-declare in their cover letter if they are of Indigenous ancestry.
Please forward you cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Specialist
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
101-1065 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8
Email: hr@kanikanichihk.ca
Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.
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