Grade 12 or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
Experience facilitating groups, public speaking, presentations, and writing reports.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to speak and understand Cree and/or knowledge of Cree culture.
Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Valid Class 5 driver's license.
Responsibilities
Increase awareness and understanding of issues among First Nations youth.
Contribute thoughtful and innovative approaches to developing and implementing awareness and prevention initiatives.
Assist in organizing a committee in each community and engage youth to discuss relevant issues and concerns.
Participate in developing youth planning in each community.
Assist the Prevention and Recovery and Cultural team/program in facilitating grief workshops.
Inspire youth to live a healthy lifestyle.
Attend meetings, case conferences, and trainings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designate.
( This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants need not apply )
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;