Family Cultural Connections Worker

The Family Cultural Connections Worker is responsible for offering practical help and emotional
support to families, children or community members experiencing difficulties or crises. They
collaborate closely with these individuals to identify their needs, create action plans, and
connect them with appropriate resources. The role involves advocating for families, children,
and community members within the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) and
providing guidance when necessary.

Family Cultural Connections Workers often work in collaboration with other professionals, such
as social workers, healthcare providers, and educators, to ensure comprehensive support for
families, children and other community members. Strong advocacy, communication, empathy,
and problem-solving skills are essential in this role to empower families and individuals to
achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement crisis intervention techniques to assist individuals in challenging situations.
• Advocate for families and individuals working with Social Workers or other agencies to
  ensure they have the support needed to navigate the situation.
• Manage conflicts effectively and de-escalate tense situations.
• Work closely with MCFD and the Family Court System.
• Provide health support and resources to individuals.
• Handle situations using trauma-informed practices, confidentiality, empathy, composure,
  and efficiency.
• Support families and caregivers in navigating the court system.
• Participate in Family Case Conferences (FCCs) and Family Case Planning Conferences
  (FCPCs), ensuring cultural continuity and advocating for the inclusion of extended family
  and community in planning.
• Develop cultural plans.
• Provides services to the family such as assistance with parenting skills, treatments and
  referrals.
• Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Experience working with Indigenous families and communities, preferably in a social
  services, education, or wellness setting
• Ability to support and advocate for culturally safe planning, ensuring children remain
  connected to their family, culture, and community
• MCFD Knowledge is an asset.
• May be required to work evenings/weekends.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract and a reliable and safe vehicle.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check Criminal
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and socioeconomic issues affecting urban indigenous families.
• Excellent oral, written, facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with agency staff, volunteers and professionals from
  community agencies and partner organizations.

How to Apply

Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and
interest in this role to [email protected].

Cheam First Nation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a respectful,
inclusive, and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all
qualified individuals, including Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, members of
visible minorities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
As an Indigenous organization, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (First
Nations, Métis, and Inuit).

All applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application if they are a member
of an equity-deserving group.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Cheam. We appreciate the time and effort you
have taken to apply for this role. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your qualifications.