JOB POSTING #2025-ICSW#3– INDIGENOUS CULTURAL SUPPORT WORKER – Full Time Permanent

Posted: September 4, 2025

 Program: Indigenous Spiritual Care Services, Addictions program

 Closing Date: September 11, 2025                                                

 Hours Worked:  Monday to Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM ( Flexibility in hours is a requirement)

 Location: Winnipeg, MB

 Two Applicants will be hired for this position.

About Life’s Journey Inc: Formed in 2005, Life’s Journey Inc. (formally known as FASD Life’s Journey Inc.) is a nonprofit Social Services Agency that provides support to individuals who are impacted by neuro-developmental disorders, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Life’s Journey strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of the community that we serve.

As an Indigenous Cultural Support Provider, you will provide direct indigenous cultural support to those individuals who are eligible for our addictions day program.

As an Indigenous Cultural Support Provider for the addictions day program, you will:

·        Follow the Indigenous Spiritual Care Services Recovery Framework

·        Facilitate recovery groups that support individuals in their recovery journey, incorporating traditional medicines, mindfulness, self-care strategies and Indigenous teachings related to recovery.

·        Knowledge of 7 Natural Healing Ways and the Medicine Wheel

·        Work effectively with other Indigenous Spiritual Care Services staff and Program Director to communicate effectively with all Life’s Journey Inc staff.

·        Provide individualized traditional counselling assessment approach using the Medicine Wheel Philosophy with participants from addictions day program.

·        Demonstrate traditional cultural knowledge competence; participate in Indigenous ceremonies and agency training for development.

·        Aid in cultural ceremonies and practices · Have experience in facilitating wellness sharing circles, traditional drumming circles, smudge ceremonies, medicine picking and harvesting medicines.

·        Provide culturally appropriate supervision/leadership, coaching/guidance and feedback with participants and student placements

·        Understand and familiarize with participant’s spiritual needs and clinical care plans · Assist the participants during times of crisis

·        Assist in the coordination and delivery of services, calendars, posters, emails, resources, and administration.

·        Complete daily general duties assigned.

·        As a Successful Candidate you will possess the following Qualifications and Experience:

·        Experience with a traditional way of life; knowledgeable with the 7 Sacred Teachings, participating and/or attending ceremony, knowledgeable of Sundance Ceremony, being a helper, experience with sharing circles, drumming circles, and cultural activities etc.

·        Previous experience in related social service role, and/or education in a related field, demonstrated understanding of FASD/neural-behavioural, intellectual disabilities and issues.

·        Optimally, three years’ experience in a related role and supporting individuals with disabilities

·        The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled and flexibility to attend evening ceremonies.

·        An understanding or previous experience with Harm Reduction techniques · Strong communication skills: Written and Verbal (English) · Ability to build strong, positive and professional relationships with others.

·        Demonstrate cultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training for development.

·        Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous historical trauma and intergenerational impacts.

·        Able to sing indigenous songs and facilitate wellness circles and traditional drum circles. · Knowledge of the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Report, Calls to Justice for the MMIW&G including 2SLGBTQQIA People and United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People.

·        Ability to present a Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and Driver’s License. · Hold a valid First Aid CPR Certificate.

·        A safe and reliable vehicle with proof of appropriate insurance on vehicle (at least $2 Million, Third Party Liability).

·        CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Effective Communication, Patience and Perseverance, Reasoning and Decision-Making

 Life’s Journey Inc. strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of the community that we serve.

We thank all those who apply, but only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.