OPEN COMPETITION
1 (One) – Permanent Full Time
Traditional Therapist
For the community of La Ronge
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Woodland Wellness Centre is now inviting applications for (1) One Permanent Full Time, Traditional Therapist to work in the community of La Ronge. This position will provide traditional services to the LLRIB communities and will report to the Prevention & Recovery Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for protecting, incorporating, and promoting Woodland traditional practices and medicines.
Duties:
- Improve the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing of communities and members, while strengthening the traditional health care system;
- Aims to improve the health of First Nations by incorporating First Nations healing and wellness;
- Preventing and treating of chronic conditions while promoting health and wellness;
- Knowledge of traditional human development and family dynamics;
- Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or designate;
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or another Human Services Discipline deemed appropriate to provide counselling;
- Required Professional Registration Number with a Regulatory Body (i.e. Saskatchewan Social Work Association, Canadian Social Work Association, etc.)
- Ability to counsel Children, Youth and Adults;
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Knowledge of the Woodland Cree Language, Traditions and Culture is an asset;
- Ability to travel to outlying LLRIB communities;
- Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license;
- 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: September 9th, 2022 Deadline: September 25th, 2022
To Apply: Submit 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
Or Apply On-Line: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/
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, Virtual 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.