Ska-be (Cultural Helper)
225 Masters, West St. Paul, MB
Health /
Full-time /
On-site
SERDC is seeking two Ska-be to provide support/help to the Cultural Support Providers of SERDC’s IRS Program. The Ska-Bes will be part of a support team to survivors of residential school and their families, as well as to families and individuals impacted by MMIWG2S+. in collaboration with the IRS RHSW, CSP and MMIWG2S Worker, and under the supervision of the Mental Wellness Manager. the Residential School Ska-Be (Helper) will provide support, safe; non-judgmental, respectful, and confidential services to individuals and families through trauma informed practices that are culturally relevant and sensitive to their emotional needs.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Help and support to the Traditional Healers, Elders and Medicine People, which includes assisting with a range of traditional healing approaches such as fasting, sweat lodge, shake tent, sacred fire, naming ceremony, clan ceremony and pipe ceremonies.
- Facilitating client access to the Traditional Healers and ceremonies, ensuring that protocols are understood and met, and that traditional medicines are gathered, prepared, identified and stored.
- Assisting with facilitated access for community members, staff and Aboriginal youth to the learning experience of traditional healing approaches
- Assisting with facilitated the accommodation and travel requirements of the Traditional Healers, assisting with the compilation of a data base, program reports and submissions, and maintaining an efficient and secure filing system.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Demonstrating a commitment, respect, understanding and knowledge of Traditional Healing
- A positive, professional, courteous and respectful manner with a desire to help people find their healing path
- A team player with a knowledge and understanding of the health needs of Southeast community members.
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of the culture, traditions, teachings, ceremonies and practices of Aboriginal people will be considered an asset.
SERDC recognizes the importance of building an exemplary service delivery organization that is equal, inclusive, and reflective of the population it serves. Preference will be given to qualified SERDC or First Nation members who voluntarily self-declare in their application.
***Reasonable accommodation is available upon applicant request.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however we will only be contacting candidates selected for interviews.
Position is open until filled
