Youth Justice, Employment & Recreation Worker – La Ronge, SK
Lac La Ronge Indian BandLa Ronge13 days ago
Job descriptionDiploma 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
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 :
Date of Posting : November 01, Deadline : November 15,