Michif Child and Family Services
Location
Dauphin, MB | Canada
Job description
Michif Child & Family Services (MCFS) Agency is a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and manage culturally appropriate community-based child protection and support services for Metis and Inuit people in Manitoba.
CULTURAL ADVISOR
FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION -
Competition #: MCFS-CA-2022.032
Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day
Classification and Salary: HS1, $23.88 - $28.27 per hour
Location: Dauphin, MB
Under the supervision of the Support Supervisor the Cultural Advisor will assist in providing direct and indirect cultural services to children, youth and families as well as to the Agency and staff in order to develop and enhance the cultural service practice of the Agency. Working with the Elder, the Cultural Advisor will develop and deliver locally accepted cultural practices for the Agency in consultation with community Elders and cultural practitioners to facilitate preservation and promotion of traditional practices to enhance positive and strong cultural identity. The Cultural Advisor will provide education and training to Agency staff, communities and external partners regarding cultural values, beliefs, traditions and perspectives on individual, family and community life.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Prior to commencing employment the successful applicant will be asked to provide satisfactory results of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and a Driver’s Abstract upon hire at their own expense. A valid Manitoba driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle are requisites as travel is required.
MCFS offers a supportive and progressive work environment, competitive salaries, excellent benefits package and training opportunities.
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.
All are encouraged to self-declare in cover letter.
Applications will be accepted until Position is filled
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