This isa great opportunityto join an organization that is committed to ending homelessness and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in our community.

The Indigenous Community Liaison (ICL)providesculturallyappropriate supporttoIndigenous residentsacrossCool Aid'sHousing and Shelters portfolio. This role iskeyin helpingIndigenous residentsmaintaintheir housing,articulatingand managing concerns and needs, and providing case management support. The ICLworksclosely with Cool Aid clients, support teams as well as community partners, providing support and access to cultural activities andsupportsthrough arelational, collaborativeapproach.

The ICL will also work with the Director of Indigenous relations and Program Development to develop and implement a variety of cultural activities.

To succeedin this role, you will have an excellent understanding of thechallengesfaced by our Indigenous clients, includingexperiencesupportingindividuals who face multiple barrierssuch as substance use, mental health concerns, low income, and thenegativeimpacts of colonialism and racism. You must be able to provide teachings, knowledge of Indigenous and urban Indigenous culture, traditions, and history as a way of supporting resident's connection to their culture and community.Experiencehelping clients navigateissues of racismthat may occur at all levels of engagement; from one's own colleagues and from outside organizations.

Qualifications

Education

Degree or diploma in a related human, social services, or Indigenous field,or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.

Experience

At least two (2) years of direct experience working in a program with Indigenous peoples/communities,



including participant-centered casemanagementand implementing case plans.

Requirements

- Successful completion of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.
- Class 5 Driver'sLicencewith a clear driver's abstract.
- Indigenous Ancestry or family connection to an Indigenous community isrequiredfor this position.

Job Information

- Hourly Wage Rate:$30.18 - $33.49.
- Note: This position requires travel to other housing and shelter sites.
- Shift Time:8:00AMto 4:30PM.
- Schedule:Monday to Friday.
- Weekly Hours:40.
- Job Type:Full-time, Permanent.
- Union:BCGEU.
- Benefits:We offer a comprehensive package that includes the Municipal Pension Plan, paid time off, and long-term disability; 100% employer-paid extended health and dental perks, including for eligible dependents; access to telemedicine services through Sparrow; and our Employee Assistance Program, provided by Greenshield Health.

In compliance with OHS and WorkSafe regulations, staff will be supplied with andrequiredto wear a half-mask respirator while performing task-specific duties at some worksites.

Portability

Candidateupon hire may be eligible to transfer the hours worked with other Community Social Services Agencies under the Retention and Portability memorandum. Some restrictions may apply.

About Us

Cool Aid employees personify compassion, professionalism and dependability. Whether we're providing shelter services, supporting tenants, or delivering health services to inner-city clients we are dedicated to improving the well-being and health of the people we serve. Our contributions and the quality of our services are due to the dedication of our employees.

Employees come from diverse backgrounds, and all walks of life. We're committed to equality and inclusion.

📌 Indigenous Community Liaison (Victoria)
🏢 Cool Aid
📍 Victoria