Bruce Oake Recovery Centre is excited to open a full time Cultural Outreach Coordinator position.

This role walks alongside participants as they move through Phases 2 and 3 of treatment and back into community. It blends outreach, case management and post treatment housing support with culturally grounded care, guided by our Cultural Counsellor, Elders and Knowledge Carriers.Many of the men we serve are First Nations, Inuit and Métis. We are looking for someone who can walk with them from a place of shared identity, culture and understanding.

The Cultural Outreach Coordinator reports to the Lead Outreach Coordinator, receives cultural direction from the Cultural Counsellor and Knowledge Carrier, and works closely with the Counselling team, Resident Support Workers and Leadership team. Key responsibilities include:

- Case management for Phase 2 and 3 participants, including goals and scheduled reviews
- Transition, aftercare and discharge planning with the Counselling team
- Connecting participants to housing, medical, legal, financial, employment and transportation supports
- Case conferencing with community agencies, referral sources and families
- Post treatment housing support, including move ins, weekly site visits and maintaining a safe, substance free environment
- Supporting ceremonies, sweat lodges, drum group, gratitude ceremonies and land based outings under the direction of the Cultural Counsellor
- Helping care for the Lodge and ceremonial grounds
- Facilitating relapse prevention groups and supporting alumni events and recvoery milestone celebrations
- Maintaining timely, accurate documentation and confidential participant files

Qualifications and Experience:

- Degree or diploma in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Addictions or a related field,



or two years of related experience in addictions and community support. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Lived or practical knowledge of Indigenous culture, ceremony, protocols and traditional healing practices
- Understanding of the impact of colonization and the residential school system
- Knowledge of community resources including housing, income, health, legal and employment supports
- Strong communication, boundaries, organization and crisis response skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and virtual meeting platforms
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle is a requirement

Please identify in your cover letter if you have:

- A strong connection to your culture, ceremony and community
- Experience as an Elder's helper or familiarity with Scaabe work and ceremonial protocols
- Experience supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals on their recovery journeys

The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, in partnership with Indigenous communities, is committed to increasing Indigenous representation across all levels of the organization. In keeping with Section 11 of The Manitoba Human Rights Code, preference will be given to qualified candidates who identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis. Please self identify in your cover letter. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry checks and proof of licence and access to a vehicle as a condition of employment.

We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- In office parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Cultural Outreach Coordinator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Bruce Oake Recovery Centre
📍 Winnipeg