Youth Support Worker - Hall Lake

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; Hall Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lac La Ronge Indian Band is hiring a Youth Support Worker to assist youth in developing life and social skills and accessing community resources. You will collaborate with Prevention & Recovery and Cultural staff in the communities of La Ronge, Morin's Hill, and related clinics.

You will work with youth, community members, and health care professionals to organize activities, facilitate grief workshops, and inspire healthy lifestyles, while maintaining flexibility in hours and independent work

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Experience 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.
• Knowledge of Cree culture or ability to speak Cree is an asset.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License; Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and youth in developing life and social skills and accessing community resources.
• Provide individual care and guidance in collaboration with cultural and health staff.
• Develop and participate in youth planning and awareness activities.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Organize and participate in workshops and community events.
• Promote healthy lifestyles among youth and community members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Public speaking

Report writing

Independent work

Flexible hours

Cree language

MS Office

Communication

Driver's license

Background check

Education

Grade 12

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.

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;