Elder Kookum - FNFAO - Competition 2026-083

Job summary

The Kookum provides culturally appropriate support to First Nations families in Reunification Homes to meet their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs. They facilitate workshops, provide one-on-one support, and assist in developing family goals to strengthen the family unit.

Job details

Competition # 2026-083 Category: Part Time Closing: Open Until Filled POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Children and Families, the Kookum will work directly with First Nations families in the Reunification Homes. The Kookum will provide culturally appropriate support to families to ensure their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs are met. The goal is to ensure that we have healthy families to care for their children, families, and Nations. KEY ACTIVITIES: Ensure that the services and environment of the Reunification Homes align with the First Nation values and practices; Work with families to develop short- and long-term goals that will strengthen the family unit and ensure long term success; Empower families to be positive role models for other families; Provide advice and support to families to help build their personal and social support systems; Knowledge of community resources available to assist families in meeting their needs independently; Ability to build and maintain long lasting, respectful relationships with community Provide ongoing support to families who need assistance in meeting their needs in specific areas of their life; Demonstrate and apply understanding of the intergenerational trauma caused by colonization, the Residential Schools and Sixties Scoop era and the child welfare system; Practice from a trauma-informed and strength-based perspective to empower families from place of empathy and compassion; Incorporate culturally appropriate intervention skills and teachings within the work; Attend weekly meetings; Support the planning and management of families; Provide one on one support and facilitate bi-weekly staff wellness activities to promote self care and support staff wellness; Ensure clear communication with families and staff within the office; Assist with the development and implementation of workshops; and Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 12 education required. A college or university education is preferred; Knowledge of First Nation issues related to the child welfare system, justice and health services; Ability to speak a First Nations language is a strong asset; Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills; Experience facilitating workshops; Demonstrate problem solving and organizational skills; Ability to use Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel and Outlook; Excellent time management skills; Knowledge of management, organizational and planning principles; Be able to follow office procedures and practices; Knowledge of First Nations people and Nations; Able to work flexible hours and travel upon request; Applicants to provide criminal record and child abuse registry checks; and Possess a valid Class 5F Driver’s License and vehicle, ability to work flexible hours, and travel upon request. Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (include a most recent employer reference) to: Human Resources Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs 14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3 Quote Competition # 2026-083 in your application For best results submit your application to BambooHR https://manitobachiefs.com/about/job-opportunities/ We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted. Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Please visit our website at www.manitobachiefs.com

What you’ll do

The Kookum provides culturally appropriate support to First Nations families in Reunification Homes to meet their spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional needs. They facilitate workshops, provide one-on-one support, and assist in developing family goals to strengthen the family unit.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, with a college or university degree preferred. Applicants should possess knowledge of First Nation issues, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with families in a trauma-informed manner.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Culturally appropriate support
• Trauma-informed care
• Family support
• Workshop facilitation
• Interpersonal communication
• Problem solving
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Time management
• Community resource knowledge
• Relationship building
• First Nations cultural knowledge
• Crisis intervention
• Case management
• Empathy
• Organizational Skills
• Workshop Facilitation
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Child Welfare
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Outlook
• Office Procedures
• Telephone Skills
• Social Support
• Time Management
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Competition Director
• Family / School / General Case Manager
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers