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:
Support Worker – Prevention & Recovery
2 – Permanent 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;
- Assist in 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 counseling, 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:
- Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent;
- Over 1-year experience in the family support services field is preferred;
- Knowledge of parenting strategies, and 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;
- The 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.