Indigenous Cultural Helper
- Classification: Indigenous Cultural Helper
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Opioid Dependency Program, Narcotic Transition Services, Addiction Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Forensic Assessment Comm Serv
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 02-AUG-2024
- Date Available: 12-AUG-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 48
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $24.30
- Maximum Salary: $40.49
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Recognized by an Indigenous community as being competent in the use of traditional Indigenous practices. Having training and guidance in the use of traditional Indigenous approaches to wellbeing. Having the ability to support the use traditional healing practices. Previous experience in a health care setting or in a human services field, and advanced experience as a Helper of Indigenous healing methods, culture, and traditions. Knowledge and respect for the diversity of Indigenous populations and communities. Knowledge of Indigenous history, worldview, perspectives, beliefs/values, culture and traditions and spirituality is required. Knowledge and ability to teach and provide use of traditional Indigenous protocol and traditional medicines.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Must be kind and respectful towards others. Possess exceptional interpersonal skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others. Demonstrates good written skills and use of relevant computer software. The ability to lift, bend, crouch, walk is inherent in this role.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of an Indigenous language considered an asset. Experience and/or post-secondary degree in health care or social sciences considered an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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