Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services
Employment Opportunity (Full-Time, Permanent)
Cultural Continuity Worker, Admirals Walk Location
2024
Who We Are: 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 (ICFSA), 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 the 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.
The Opportunity: 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 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
relationships 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 adult’s 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.
What You Will Bring to the Role:
 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.
What We Have to Offer:
• 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.
Apply Now! Visit www.surroundedbycedar.com for more information about this position, and the agency and to view the full job description.
Wage: $69,760.74 – $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.
Deadline to Apply: 25th September 2024 at 11:59 PM PST
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 HR Specialist Monika Bhardwaj at 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.