Indigenous Cultural Support Worker

Six Nations Polytechnic•Brantford, ON

3d•CA$56,413 - CA$66,096•Hybrid

About The Position

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is seeking an Indigenous Cultural Support Worker to serve post-secondary and trades students. The role aims to enhance student mental health, well-being, and academic success through holistic cultural support and educational resources. This position will collaborate with the Student Affairs team on mental health strategies, facilitate group discussions and workshops, provide individual support, and assist with events. The Cultural Support Worker will also act as a liaison to community support services. The role requires adherence to SNP's governance values and operating policies, fostering a culturally supportive environment aligned with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/ Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

Requirements

Completion of a formal post-secondary college or university program of three to four academic years in Education, Social Services, Environmental Science or Indigenous Studies.
Over 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role of a team-oriented environment;
Experience working with individuals requiring additional supports from a diverse ethno-cultural background;
Original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work.
Offence Declaration satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in trauma informed care, Indigenous healing/helping methods and their practical application
Established connections and networks with local indigenous communities will be considered an asset
Prior experience working for an Indigenous organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring cultural support services are delivered with excellence and informed by Hodinǫshǫ:nih/ Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind);
Providing holistic cultural supports to post-secondary and trades students such as wellness workshops, cultural teachings, etc.;
Creating cultural awareness opportunities for all students;
Working collaboratively with community members, Knowledge Guardians, and Elders to create and deliver knowledge workshops;
Responding to the need and demand for culturally specific student wellness programs and activities;
Planning, organizing, and coordinating cultural workshops, programming and activities, teachings and practices for students as required;
Assisting in the delivery of Student Affairs events and activities;
Utilizing rich language resources in the development, planning and implementation of mental health and student wellbeing activities;
Mobilizing cultural knowledge to SNP students;
Engaging in problem solving to work through ethical dilemmas;
Coordinating and/or facilitating conflict resolution sessions;
Consulting with others regarding how to manage difficult or disruptive behaviours;
Referring students to the appropriate in-house service (i.e. Student Support Officer, Accessibility Navigator, Mental Health Counsellor, etc.);
Making referrals to academic supports, community supports, & counselling services;
Nurturing, supporting, and encouraging clients to develop self-care while finding a balance between multiple demands;
Working collaboratively with the Mental Wellness Committee to ensure a consistently unified and culturally safe organizational development and design;
Reviewing, assessing, and recommending changes to enhance the effectiveness of service delivery models;
Maintaining and safeguarding the confidentiality of client records;
Assisting in the development of student surveys.
Other related duties, as required.