Family Enhancement Worker

OPEN COMPETITION

1 – Full-Time Definite Term Contract

(ending March 31, 2023 with possible extension)

Family Enhancement Support Worker

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services Department is now inviting applications for one (1) Definite Term –  Full-Time Family Enhancement Support Workers based out of La Ronge to provide services to the LLRIB outlying communities. These positions will report to the Prevention & Recovery Coordinator. As a member of Prevention & Recovery Services, the Family Enhancement Support Workers are integral members of the multidisciplinary team providing case management and client care.

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 to scheduled group 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

Qualifications:

• Certificate in Indian Social Work (CISW) or Mental Health and Wellness Certificate
• 2 years’ experience in the family support services field
• Knowledge of parenting strategies, child development and/or attachment
• Knowledge of woodlands Cree culture, tradition, well-being and healing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to travel to outlying LLRIB communities;
• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license;
• Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset;
• Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset;
• Ability to work flexible hours based on the needs of children and families
• Security Clearance: Current Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract required upon hire.

Benefits: LLRIBHS offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as Recognitions, Northern Allowance, Housing Subsidy, Extended Health Care and Pension.

Posted:            June 14^th, 2022                      Deadline:           June 28^th, 2022

Apply On-Line at: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/

Or Apply by:   Submitting your cover letter and resume including three (3) professional references (excluding Chief & Council), one reference must be from your current or most recent Employer, to:

Email:              [email protected]                Phone: 639-274-0323               Fax:    639-274-0328

In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references.

Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation may not be considered.

LLRIBHS thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Telephone interviews will not be granted; however, SKYPE interviews may be considered.

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.

considered.