OPEN COMPETITION
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following Permanent Full-Time position based out of the Prevention & Recovery Department Little Red River, SK:
Wellness Worker
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
• Provide liaison and advocacy with community members and front-line workers;
• Provide individual, family and group addiction counselling and brief intervention;
• By identifying community members’ strengths and skills to teach culturally relevant materials to other community members on request of services basis;
• Assisting in debriefing sessions, community recovery and wellness initiatives;
• Reviving the practice of using Elders to pass on their traditional teachings to children and youth;
• Educate youth on the harms associated with drug and alcohol use;
• Provide programming for healthy living, harm reduction and recovery to clients;
• Work closely with other LLRIB departments in supporting health promotional events;
• Other work-related duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Diploma in Addictions (Chemical Dependency), Mental Health & Wellness Diploma or related field;
• Experience of 6 months to 2 years or more in the Addiction’s field;
• Combination of relevant education and experience is an asset;
• Enjoys working with youth and Elders;
• Preferably, live in the community and must have a healthy lifestyle;
• Strong verbal, written communication and public relations skills;
• Experience working with First Nations communities including leadership;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, as part of a team and with minimal direction;
• Ability to speak/understand Cree and knowledge of Cree Culture would be 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: Sep 04, 2024 Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councilors), 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: [email protected]
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