Youth Prevention Worker – Sucker River, SK

Llrib; Sucker River; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lac La Ronge Indian Band is hiring a Youth Prevention Worker to support development, planning and delivery of youth programs at the Band Office in Sucker River, SK. The role focuses on social, cultural, recreational, physical, mental and spiritual needs of youth.

The position requires Grade 12, knowledge of local resources, and experience with children; CPR/First Aid, Safe Food Handling, and a driver’s abstract are preferred. Preference given to Indigenous applicants.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with participants, parents and staff.
• Strong time management and planning/organizing abilities.
• Tech savvy with MS Office; able to facilitate daily activities and record outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, promote, and evaluate youth programming.
• Plan weekly meals and groceries for youth.
• Arrange transport for youth to Youth Programming.
• Lead activities, games and crafts; ensure safety and setup.
• Communicate with participants and parents; address questions/concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Planning and organizing

MS Office proficiency

Child development understanding

Parent and staff communication

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Open Competition

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Prevention Program is inviting applications for the following Permanent Full Time position based out of the Band Office in Sucker River, SK:

YOUTH PREVENTION WORKER

Summary

Assists in Development, planning, organizing, validating and delivering programs to meet the social, cultural, recreational, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the clients/patients/residents.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Develop, coordinate, promote, and evaluate programs for the Youth attending Youth Prevention Programming.
• Weekly meal planning and grocery shopping of light, healthy meals for youth.
• Arrange pick up and drop off for kids to and from the Youth Programming.
• Promote social and emotional well-being and fun
• Prepare for and lead activities, games, and crafts
• Ensure open communication with participants, parents, and staff. Must respond to parent and participant questions and concerns.
• Ensure proper set up, dismantle, and clean-up of daily activities
• Compile and submit program outcome reports to Manager Family and Community Services.
• Work with other agencies (LLRIB and/or Local Agencies) to provide educational programming and support to youth (i.e. Mental health, oral hygiene, proper nutrition, etc.)
• Establish and maintain appropriate public relations in the community
• Promote and publicize all recreation/leisure programs/services through the incorporation of media sources, and direct customer/community contact
• Ensures recreation areas are secured to match the cognitive/physical needs of clients/patients/residents
• Advocates on behalf of clients/patients/residents.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by Immediate Supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of local resources, agencies, and referral sources
• Knowledge of the stages of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development needs of children
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Time Management, Planning and Organizing Skills
• Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office
• Ability to plan, and organize appropriate daily activities
• Previous experience working with children
• Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Valid CPR and First Aid
• Must provide a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Must have Valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions

• Drives from place to place to visit locations where the program is being implemented or to solicit funding from businesses, individuals and branches of local and state government.
• Overtime as required
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Attends functions in the community to promote the program.
• Spends time in a climate-controlled office talking on the phone and using a computer.

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 Indigenous people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Indigenous people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience

Human Resource Office, Lac La Ronge Indian Band Box 480 La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0

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