Youth Support Worker

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; Sucker River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous health services organization in Saskatchewan is seeking a compassionate Youth Support Worker to assist children and youth in developing life and social skills. The role includes engaging in community projects and workshops while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, experience in public speaking, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating groups, presentations, and writing reports.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and youth in developing life skills and accessing community resources.
• Participate in developing youth planning in each community.
• Inspire youth to live a healthy lifestyle.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Public speaking

Ability to multitask

Excellent communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, non-judgmental, role model 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 Worker 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;