Cultural Navigator – Tawow Community Centre
Deadline To Apply: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Position Overview:

Funded through a Community Support Fund grant, the Cultural Navigator plays a critical role in supporting children, youth, and families involved with Child Services. This position focuses on maintaining and strengthening connections to family, community, culture, and land.

The Cultural Navigator provides culturally informed guidance, advocacy, and coordination to promote the best interests of children. This includes involvement in Family Enhancement Agreements, Supervision Orders, Temporary and Permanent Guardianship Orders, and Kinship placements.

Working collaboratively with families, Elders, Child Services personnel, and community partners, the incumbent ensures services are delivered in a respectful, consistent, and culturally appropriate manner.

Duties
Case Support and Coordination

Provide support for new and ongoing Child Services cases, including intake, crisis intervention, and family reunification

Conduct initial assessments to identify family networks, cultural connections, and support resources

Develop and implement culturally appropriate care and connection plans

Support children placed outside their community to maintain cultural and family ties

Maintain a caseload of a minimum of six (6) families per month

Meet regularly with caseworkers to ensure effective communication and coordination

Family Engagement and Advocacy

Build and maintain trusting relationships with children, youth, families, and Elders

Advocate for the needs and best interests of families within Child Services processes





Facilitate culturally secure communication between families and Child Services personnel

Support families in understanding Child Services expectations and processes.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Participate in case conferences, planning sessions, and network meetings

Collaborate with Child Services and other service providers to ensure coordinated service delivery

Attend court proceedings as required to support families and gather information.

Cultural Programming

Plan and deliver culturally relevant programming for Child Services staff and impacted families, including:

Two (2) short-duration cultural sessions annually

Two (2) land-based cultural retreats annually

Promote cultural identity, traditions, and practices in all interactions.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of local Indigenous culture, families, and community structures

Understanding of Alberta Child Services systems, legislation, and practices (lived experience considered an asset)

Experience collaborating with Elders; ability to speak or understand Cree is an asset

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

Strong report writing and documentation abilities

Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to culturally safe practices

Effective conflict resolution and stress management skills

High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.

Work Demands

Primarily an office-based role with occasional travel.

Periods of sitting (e.g., while driving or at a desk) and standing or walking during community engagements and program delivery.

Occasional lifting of materials up to 30 lbs.

AWN offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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📌 Cultural Navigator – Tawow Community Centre (Alberta)
🏢 Aseniwuche Developement
📍 Alberta