ORGANIZATION: Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services
JOB TITLE: Cultural Continuity Worker, Admirals Walk Location
TERM: Full-Time, Temporary 6-Months

Located on the traditional territories of the Lkwungen People, Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services’ (SCCFS) vision is to support the empowerment of the urban Indigenous community to continue the reclamation of traditional systems of caring for and protecting children so no child or youth will be placed into care. As an urban Delegated Indigenous Child and Family Services Agency (ICFS), SCCFS is committed to providing child and family services strongly rooted in Indigenous cultural values and world views while ensuring urban Indigenous children and youth grow up connected to family, community, and culture.

Surrounded by Cedar receives its delegation through the Provincial Director of Child Welfare, who gives the agency the authority to undertake administration of parts of the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA). Under its current delegation agreement, Surrounded by Cedar administers C3 services (Voluntary Services) and C4 services (Guardianship).

SCCFS strives to be a culturally safe employer, with a keen focus on Indigenous recruitment and retention. While working at the agency, employees will be involved in various cultural knowledge sharing opportunities, activities, and ceremonies, while being actively engaged in urban Indigenous community events.

Join a team that values your contributions and allows you to grow your career while utilizing your unique skills, creativity, and passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of urban Indigenous children, youth, and families. In the role as a Cultural Continuity Worker, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build and nurture positive, meaningful relationships with urban Indigenous youth and young adults accessing the Youth Agreements and Agreements with Young Adults programs.
• Connect urban Indigenous youth, and young adults to their ancestral territories, working in relationship with Nations, families, caregivers, and professionals, which includes travel across Turtle Island and to remote communities.
• Deliver evening programs nurturing cultural learning for youth in care and young adults accessing the Youth agreements with the young adults program.
• Support the nurturing of the unique identities of urban Indigenous youth in care by providing one to one support within the youth’s care home.

• Diploma in Health and Human Services, Sociology, or related field.
• 2-3 years’ experience working with or within an Indigenous community.
• Experience working directly with Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities.
• Training and experience in culturally based healing and wellness models for Indigenous peoples.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including weekends and statutory holidays.
• Current B.C. Class 5 Driver’s license, satisfactory driver’s abstract, and access to a safe reliable vehicle.
• Clear criminal records check.

• Competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits if eligible.
• A healthy working environment rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
• Flexible work schedules and leave opportunities that promote work/life/family balance.
• Physical wellness funds to support your overall well-being.
• Professional development and learning opportunities to enhance your skills.

Wage: $67,760.74 – $78,516.33 annually, depending on experience.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what specific skills and experience you will bring and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

Apply online on our website and if you are looking for any accommodation or have any questions, please contact:

Monika Bhardwaj, HR Specialist
mbhardwaj@sccfs.com

We thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established.