INTERNAL COMPETITION
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is now inviting applications for the following full-time term position (1 year) based out of La Ronge:
Youth Justice, Employment & Recreation Worker
The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
• Recruit initial youth and additional participants;
• Provide individualized services through a case management model;
• Organize and implement cultural activities and event(s), educational activities, employment opportunities, recreational activities and volunteer activities;
• Approach Elders and mentors to provide positive mentoring and assist in cultural reclamation activities;
• Engage through one-on-one and group contact to establish positive relationships;
• Assisting the youth to identify strengths/interests, internal and external resources including potential support person (i.e. family and community members) to address identified criminogenic risk areas;
• Holding the youth accountable for their choices and actions by appropriately challenging antisocial or pro-criminal behavior, and encouraging person responsibility;
• Establishing/re-establishing attachments with family and community;
• Facilitating frequent and meaningful activities between the youth, the family and other natural supports;
• Address know criminogenic risks areas (education, employment, family circumstances, companions, antisocial patterns, pro-criminal attitudes, leisure, substance use/abuse, self-management, residence, instability, and financial instability).
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
• Diploma in Mental Health and Wellness or related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience
• A combination of education and/or work experience with families, children, and youth will be considered
• Understanding of cultural diversity and community-based services.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate considered an asset
• Working knowledge of disability and wellness programs, applications, including the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wellness
• Demonstrated sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis and reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons or facts
• Written and communication skills
• Organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver's Abstract
Date of Posting: November 01, 2024 Deadline: November 15, 2024
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councillors), one from your most recent/current employer, to the following:
Human Resource Office, Phone: 306-425-2183
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Fax: (306) 425-2170
Box 480 E-mail: hrinfo@llrib.ca
La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0 Website: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/
NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. Also, please provide your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver's Abstract with your application.
• Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
• LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
• Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience