OPEN COMPETITON
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following positions based out of the Prevention & Recovery Department in La Ronge, SK:
Family Enhancement Support Worker
- 2 – Full-Time
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
- Complete an initial assessment of families’ needs so that you can identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating;
- Undertake regular caseload review meetings with individuals and families during home and community visits to ensure they’re fully supported to progress and achieve desired outcomes;
- Facilitate family and community connections, by working alongside families in meeting case planning objectives and maintaining regularly scheduled visits;
- Provide transportation of families & community members to scheduled counselling, cultural and land-based activities;
- Provide and mentor a nurturing and structured environment with positive attachment caregiving;
- Be a role model and source of guidance for children and families by demonstrating healthy boundaries;
- Supporting children and families towards the goal of strengthening the family unit;
- Work as an effective and cooperative team member; Providing appropriate communication between program coordinator, mental health therapists, wellness workers, traditional therapist(s) and families where necessary;
- Other work-related duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Certificate in Indigenous Social Work (CISW) or Mental Health and Wellness Diploma or related field;
- 2 years’ experience in the family support services field is preferred;
- Knowledge of parenting strategies, child development and/or attachment;
- Knowledge of Woodlands Cree Culture, Traditions, well-being and healing;
- Ability to counsel children, youth and adults;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset;
- Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset;
- Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and own a reliable vehicle;
- Must provide a satisfactory and recent; Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, SGI Driver’s Abstract & COVID-19 Vaccination Passport.
Date of Posting: June 22, 2023 Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councilors), one from your most recent/current employer, to the following:
Human Resource Office Phone: 306-425-9109
Woodland Wellness Centre Fax: (306) 425-9108
Box 850 E-mail: [email protected]
Air Ronge, SK. S0J 3G0 Website : https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/
NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. Also, please provide your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract with your application.
- Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
- LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
- Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience