OPEN COMPETITION
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Education Department is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year the following full-time term position, based out of Senator Myles Venne School in La Ronge, SK:
SOCIAL WORKER
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
- Develop, implement and maintain social and emotional counselling and programs for students;
- Provides counselling services to students to ensure their success in their studies;
- Provide students and parents with information on school policies, procedures, local agencies and services
- Monitor and maintain attendance of students including arranging for home visits / phone calls to parents;
- Maintain student files in a confidential and professional manner;
- Communicate effectively with school staff;
- Maintain positive public relations on behalf of the LLRIB;
- Be familiar with community agencies and willing to reach out to support our students.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or any other degree in related field;
- Previous experience working in a school setting is required;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong sense of discretion and professionalism;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Ability to speak/understand the Cree Language is an asset;
- Essential skills: planning, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership and counselling skills;
- Demonstrated communication (written and verbal), public relations, computer, and organizational skills:
- Must have a Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle
- Must provide a satisfactory Drivers Abstract, Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Date of Posting: October 19, 2023 Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Submit cover letter and resume with three (3) professional references (excluding chief & councilors, or family members), one being your current or most recent supervisor, to the following:
Human Resource Office, Fax: (306) 425-2170
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Phone: (306) 425-2183
Box 480 E-mail: ([email protected])
La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0 Online: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/
NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. 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.