Are you Looking to grow your career? We may have an opportunity for you!

POSITION: Indigenous Cultural Support Worker

WHAT YOU NEED (QUALIFICATIONS):

• Maintain and utilize a current Standard First Aid and CPR level C
• Provide clear criminal record and child intervention checks.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience of Indigenous culture and ways of knowing.
• Understanding of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and systemic factors.
• External connection to Indigenous community in Calgary and surrounding areas.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is an asset.
• Maintains a Class 5 Driver’s License with a minimum of 3 years driving history in Canada.
• Completed educational Requirements from an agency- approved Human services or Social Services institution

WHY WORK FOR US? (WHAT WE OFFER):

• Competitive Rates: $20.18 – $22.23/ Hour
• RRSP plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation subject to increase in accordance with years of service.
• Group Insurance (Employee Benefits)
• Accruable Wellness Days/ sick days.
• Opportunity to pick up additional relief hours.
• A positive work environment where people can see the impact of the individuals we serve.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING? (JOB DUTIES):

• Provides leadership, mentorship, and support for individuals and staff to incorporate Indigenous knowledge.
• Supports culturally relevant experiences for any URSA residents.
• Develop and maintain connection to a variety of external resources to benefit individuals and families.
• Suggests actions to enhance Indigenous practices across URSA work areas.
• Embeds traditional knowledge in daily practice.
• Set up a monthly calendar of events/ activities to be shared with all URSA sites.
• Represents the agency at external events and maintains familiarity with community resources
• Set up and facilitate monthly training and as needed for staff.
• Plan, organize and lead 2 cultural activities weekly.
• Seeks opportunities to build knowledge about different cultural groups to better support parents and guardians
• Is inclusive when working on projects and communicating with co-workers and individuals.

For a detailed list of duties for this position, Please visit our website, https://ursa-rehab.com/

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1985, Universal Rehabilitation Service Agency, URSA, has been a Calgary based non-profit agency that works to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in community settings. We continue to break down a multitude of barriers for these individuals and help them thrive in the community.

Given its continued growth, URSA is looking to add Community Rehabilitation Workers – Developmental Disabilities.

URSA is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage you to apply through Indeed with your cover letter and resume. Only candidates selected will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.23 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person