Youth Support Worker

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural program within the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is seeking compassionate Youth Support Workers to assist youth in developing life and social skills. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational and multitasking abilities, along with experience in public speaking and facilitating groups. A knowledge of Cree culture and the ability to work flexible hours is an advantage. This role contributes to creating awareness, supporting youth in their communities, and facilitating workshops.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in facilitating groups and public speaking.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and youth in developing life skills and accessing community resources.
• Increase awareness of issues among First Nations youth and inspire healthy lifestyles.
• Participate in developing youth planning in each community.

Skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or combination of education and relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, non-judgmental, role models who lives a healthy lifestyle and is familiar with the Woodland Cree Culture and practices. The ideal candidate must have strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, must be able to work flexible hours and work independently. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality and career ambition, we encourage you to apply!

About the facility: The Youth Support Program is located in all LLRIB Health Services, Clinics and is part of the Cultural Program located in La Ronge, Morin’s Hill.

About the position: Youth Support Workers will assist children and youth developing life skills, social skills and/or access to community resources. Providing individual care and guidance. The candidate will work with the Prevention & Recovery and Cultural staff in the communities, with youth, community members, and health care professional workers.

Duties:
• Increasing awareness and understanding of issues among First Nations youth;
• Willingness to contribute in thoughtful and innovative ways to development and implementation of awareness and prevention;
• Assist in organizing a committee in each community and engaging youth to discuss relevant issues and concerns;
• Participate in developing youth planning in each community;
• Assist P&R and Cultural team/program in facilitating grief workshops;
• Inspire youth to live a healthy lifestyle;
• Attend Meetings, case conferences and trainings as required;
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor &/or designate

Qualifications:
• Grade 12 or combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Strong organizational skills & able to multitask;
• Experience in facilitating groups, public speaking, presentations and writing reports;
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends;
• Ability to speak/understand Cree and/or knowledge of Cree culture is an asset;
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening;
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License;