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Business: Secwepemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA)
Email: hr@secwepemcfamilies.org
Phone: 250-314-9669
Address: 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, BC

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Description

Secwepemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) is a progressive and
culturally focused agency supporting family safety that endeavors to provide
outstanding practice to First Nations families residing in the communities of
the seven?member bands; Adams Lake, Bonaparte, Neskonlith,
Skeetchestn, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Simpcw, and Whispering
Pines/Clinton and who reside in Kamloops.
Striving to provide exceptional family healing services through preventionbased
practice, SCFSA incorporates a Signs of Safety® framework as an
innovative, strengths-based, and safety-organized approach to child
protection casework.

Job Summary
SCFSA believes that community connection and culturally appropriate family centered delivery of services is
paramount to creating and enhancing a healing culture for our communities.
The Cultural Program Coordinator will work in collaboration with the cultural team in designing, developing,
implementing, and coordinating programs and services specifically designed for Indigenous children, youth and
families residing in the Secwepemc Territory.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge with Secwépemc culture and traditional practices;
• One to three years of experience with First Nations families, youth and children program delivery.

Skills and Abilities:
• Strong listening, oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to teach and share cultural teachings to children, youth and families;
• Sound knowledge of the legacy of colonial history, its impacts on children, youth, families and communities such
as intergenerational trauma, grief and loss;
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and build relationships with First Nations communities;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web
platforms;
• Ability to establish and maintain sound interpersonal relationships with staff, families, caregivers and community
professionals;
• Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, have attention to detail, and respect confidentiality;
• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of local Aboriginal culture and traditions.
Working Conditions:
• Travel to multiple locations will be required;
• Potential for violence in the workplace;
• Hours of work are nonstandard and connected to services and community needs;
• Receives regular supervision with direction and checks of the work performed.
Conditions of Employment:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Record Check;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License, class 5 with no restrictions;
• Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate insurance to meet program requirements;
• We offer a modified work week schedule, great benefits, time off at Christmas, team days, cultural training,
elder support, and a great team to belong to!
Directly Supervises:
• None
Pay Grade:
• starting wage $38.1989