The Cultural Youth Support Worker will support children, aged 0 18 in land based cultural and mental health support services. CYSW will be able to deliver programming in addressing positive mental health activity, inclusive of counselling, cultural teachings, and land-based programming. The CYSW will empower children/youth to become active, social, and engaged to be included in the family and community.
Duties of this include, but not limited to:
CYSW will deliver programming, addressing positive mental health activity, inclusive of counselling, cultural teachings, land-based programming.
To provide support with cultural and traditional capacity development for youth
To engage youth resilience while promoting health lifestyle choices, education, and health & wellness
Supporting children in group mental health activity, scheduled programming that supports children to gain confidence and skills.
Provide family activities, teaching rites of passage.
Assist and engage youth in other areas of community development when requested (i.e.: NAAW, Treaty Day, Seasonal events, Elders events, cultural camps, etc.)
Attending meetings and any professional development opportunities as requested.
Respect and protect the privacy of information relating to all youth, community members, employees, and business affairs.
Maintain current knowledge and practice of all relevant plans, policies and procedures as established by Flying Dust First Nation
Provide monthly report of activities utilizing the reporting template.
In consultation with Health Director, plan, organize; administer all culture land-based activities and recreation programs.
All applicants must possess the following requirements:
Must have completed a grade 12 education.
Provide a clean, current CPIC and Child Abuse Record Check
Have a valid drivers license with attached SGI Drivers Abstract
Must role model a healthy lifestyle.
Willing to work in the evening and weekends.