SPO 21R - Indigenous Cultural Coordinator

The Team
The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre (Maples) provides specialized community programs as well as live-in treatment services (serving the entire province). Through its programs and services, the Maples supports families, caregivers and communities in caring for and treating young people with severe and enduring mental health and behavioural difficulties. The Maples also provides services for young people Unfit to Stand Trial, or found Not Criminally Responsible Due to a Mental Disorder. Maples programs include comprehensive care plan services, care plan consultant services, community based services, respite services and live-in services wherein a young person due to the severity of their challenges.

The Role
As the Indigenous Cultural Coordinator, you will work as part of a team of multidisciplinary specialists to deliver culturally appropriate service to youth, families and communities. This role supports a holistic view of mental health support through case consultation, as well as training, supervision, mentoring of staff. Supporting the Indigenous Cultural Team, the Indigenous Cultural Coordinator has a profound impact not only in the lives of young people but also strengthens community ties and promotes cultural understanding.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education or related field and 2 (two) years of related experience; OR
• A two-year health and human services diploma and three (3) years of related experience.

Related experience must include:

• Experience working with Indigenous children and youth.
• Experience establishing relationships and working with Indigenous communities.
• Experience providing training and group facilitation.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.

Preference may be given to applicants:

• With two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• With experience delivering support services to youth with identified mental or behavioural health.
• With experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)CRIS-MATC/GENERAL (CLINICAL) systems.
• Who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Crystal.Lai@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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