Nezul Be Hunuyeh Child & Family Services is recruiting!

P.O. BOX 1180 – 700 STUART DRIVE WEST, FORT ST JAMES, BC V0J 1P0

Telephone:  250-996-6806 Fax:  250-996-6977

Culture Worker – Fort St. James/Tache, British Columbia

Permanent Full-Time (35hrs – 5 days/wk.)

 

Nezul Be Hunuyeh is an Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency serving the communities of Nak’azdli Whut’en,
Binche Whut’en, and Tl’azt’en Nation. Reporting directly to the Manager of Culture Services, the Culture Worker will play a pivotal role in providing support and to share Dakelh Culture, traditional practices, and language to the children, youth, and families that NBHCFSS serves. The Culture Worker will be instrumental in working with youth and families to develop life skills and enhance social-emotional well-being. Your dedication to this role will contribute significantly by providing
one-on-one cultural outreach and group programming opportunities to children, youth, and families. A full job description is available upon request.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Provide one-on-one advocacy and support services to youth

Provide crisis de-escalation, intervention, supports, and referrals to youth

In consultation with referring personnel, incorporate other family members, extended family, community members, community professionals and Elders to assist with goals of the program

Prepare and deliver activities and workshops to support the learning of the Dakelh Culture

Provide transportation as required

Partner with community stakeholders to aid in the delivery of cultural programming

Foster and maintain collaborative working relationships with children and families of NBHCFSS member communities

Assist with planning and facilitation of annual Nezul Be Hunuyeh cultural events.

Ensure the accuracy and alignment of all data, forms, reports, and essential documentation with the established standards and procedures as set out by Nezul Be Hunuyeh.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with Indigenous families, children and youth.

Cultural ability to establish and maintain professional relations with clients, community members, community partners and stakeholders, and to build relationships

Good oral and written communication skills, planning, time-management, problem-solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively building effective interpersonal relationships

Have good analytical, assessment skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Be proficient in the use of computers and word processing

Have knowledge of Dakelh Culture and the communities served by Nezul Be Hunuyeh

Cultural competency in the ability to share and teach the history, territory, and cultural traditions of Dakelh people; Indigenous Ancestry is an asset

 

Applicant must agree to a Criminal Record Check and have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
Modified workdays/hours including evenings & weekends may at times be required
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
($27.54 to $31.61 hourly)

 

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Email: hiring@nbh.ca

Careers | Nezul Be Hunuyeh

Closing date: Until Filled

 

We thank all applicants for applying in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.