Youth Support Worker - (Paternity Leave Coverage) - Sucker River

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; Sucker River; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lac La Ronge Indian Band is seeking a compassionate Youth Support Worker to assist children and youth in developing life skills, social abilities, and access to community resources. The role involves direct guidance and collaboration with Prevention & Recovery and Cultural staff across LLRIB Health Services facilities in La Ronge and nearby communities.

The ideal candidate will support healthy lifestyle choices, be flexible with hours and weekends, and work both independently and as part of a

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Experience in facilitating groups, public speaking, presentations and writing reports.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Cree language ability or knowledge of Cree culture is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Increase awareness and understanding of issues among First Nations youth.
• Contribute to development and implementation of awareness and prevention activities.
• Assist in organizing a committee in each community and engage youth in discussions.
• Participate in developing youth planning in each community.
• Assist P&R and Cultural team 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Group facilitation

Public speaking

Report writing

Independent worker

Flexible hours

Cree language asset

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Grade 12

Experience-based 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.

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;