Wellness Worker – Treatment

OPEN COMPETITON

(This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not apply)

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following Permanent Full-Time positions based out of La Ronge, SK:

Wellness Worker – Treatment

  • 3 – Full-Time
  • 2 – Casuals

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

  • Provide group facilitation healing sessions to the participants who are in treatment;
  • Encourage participants to engage in group healing sessions;
  • Observe participants and refer to one-on-one counselling as needed;
  • Plan and administer culturally relevant and holistic treatment to participants in group healing sessions;
  • Monitor participant’s treatment progress and monitor their mental status;
  • Aid participants in maintaining mental health stability;
  • Complete annual training required such as crisis intervention training;
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to participants and treatment plans at all times;
  • Act as a participant advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations;
  • Provide one-on-one counselling to participants;
  • Work with the Treatment Supervisor to develop healing sessions;
  • All other work-related duties as assigned by Immediate Supervisor.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Must have 2-year diploma in; Chemical Dependency or Mental Health and Wellness;
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience would be considered an asset;
  • Lifestyle choices including sobriety and abstinence from drugs and gaming consistent to the role will be a strong asset;
  • Excellent time management and prioritizing skills;
  • Ability to provide Trauma informed Care
  • Possess conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent communication skills when interacting with professionals or participants;
  • Ability to complete reports and communicate effectively through correspondence and procedure manuals;
  • Ability to define problems, gather data, maintain confidentiality, organize facts, and make valid conclusions;
  • High level of sound and independent judgement, reasoning, and discretion;
  • Must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, COVID-19 Vaccination Passport.

Date of Posting:  March 28, 2023                       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: 306-425-2183

Lac La Ronge Indian Band                                    Fax: (306) 425-2170

Box 480                                                                     E-mail: [email protected]

La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0                                                      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
Job Category: Wellness Centre
Job Type: Casual Full Time
Job Location: La Ronge
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