OPEN COMPETITION
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following Full-Time Term Leave Coverage position (from July 31, 2026 to July 31, 2027) based out of the Prevention & Recovery Department in La Ronge, SK:
Support Worker – Prevention & Recovery
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
- Assist program staff in coordinating services and activities that support the developmental, cultural, emotional, and social needs of clients, including children, youth and families.
- Help prepare materials, resources, and supplies for programming and community events (cultural activities, land-based outings, workshops, school-based sessions, etc.).
- Support communication with families regarding upcoming programs, transportation needs, family evenings, and parent respite activities.
- Contribute to creating safe, welcoming, and culturally grounded environments for children, youth, and caregivers during programming and community events.
- Support program staff with scheduling, logistics, errands, and event preparation.
- Participate in community wellness events, youth gatherings, cultural activities, and land-based programming (set-up, registration, materials, etc.).
- Provide transportation for children, youth, and families to counselling, cultural activities, and approved programming.
- Take lead on planning and coordinating Family Evening Programming, including activity preparation, scheduling, outreach, and set-up.
- Assist in the development and coordination of the Parent Respite Program, ensuring activities are safe, child-centered, and supportive for families.
- Help identify emerging needs from families and youth to inform program improvements.
- Work collaboratively with the program coordinator, counsellors, wellness staff, Elders, and community partners to support holistic services.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas as the role continues to evolve based on community needs.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent;
- Over 1-year experience in the family support services field is preferred;
- Knowledge of parenting strategies, child development is preferred;
- Knowledge of Woodlands Cree Culture, Traditions and healings;
- 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.
Date of Posting: July 14, 2025 Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councillors), 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: hrinfo@woodlandwellness.ca
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.