Cultural Outreach Support Worker
Program: Women's Mobile Primary Care (WMPC)
Organization: Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS)
Location: Vancouver, BC (Downtown Eastside)
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (0.3 FTE)
Term: July 1, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Hours: 12 hours per week
Wage: $29.87 per hour
Union: BCGEU
Position Summary
The Cultural Outreach Support Worker provides culturally grounded support to Indigenous women accessing Women's Mobile Primary Care services. This role integrates Indigenous cultural knowledge, wellness practices, and relationship-based outreach to support holistic health and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Provide cultural support alongside healthcare providers using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach.
- Support Indigenous women in accessing healthcare, cultural services, and community resources.
- Participate in outreach activities and accompany clients to appointments.
- Provide advocacy, referrals, and case management support.
- Assist with mobile clinic operations and cultural supply management.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Human Services, Community Support, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of Indigenous teachings, medicines, and cultural wellness practices.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and vulnerable populations.
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice, cultural safety, and harm reduction.
- Strong interpersonal, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience with outreach and community-based programming is an asset.
VAHS strongly encourages applications from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates.
Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
Pay: From $29.87 per hour
Work Location: In person
