Recreational therapist Jobs in La Ronge, SK

INTERNAL COMPETITION

Lac La Ronge Indian Band is now accepting applications for the following full-time position in Executive Office Department based in

La Ronge:

REINTEGRATION WORKER

The suitable candidate will perform the following duties:

• The Reintegration Worker will complete Referral Forms for prospective referrals and forward the appropriate Ministry.
• The Reintegration worker will collaborate with the Community Connections worker to develop individualized reintegration goals and support activities to address identified criminogenic risk areas for each client.
• Engage one-on-one contact (beginning in custody where applicable) to establish a relationship.
• Establishing/re-establishing attachments with family;
• Fostering a relationship between the Community Connections Worker and community supports (teacher, coach, mentor, elder)
• Facilitating frequent and meaningful activities between the client, the family and other natural supports.
• Offer clients intensive, meaningful interaction;
• Address known criminogenic risk areas (education, employment, family circumstances, companions, antisocial patterns, pro-criminal attitudes, leisure, substance use/abuse, self-management, residence, instability, and financial instability). Program activities will be provided by the Agency during non-traditional work hours. This includes but is not limited to;
• Helping and encouraging clients to register and maintain in school.
• Assisting with resume building/job search.
• Attending client’s court dates and arranging transportation for the youth’s parents.
• Transporting clients to and from addictions, mental health or reporting appointments.
• Providing support in engaging in pro-social recreational activities with the clients and the client’s families.
• Working on case management plans.
• Conduction home visits and school visits to receive updates on behaviour, performance and attendance.
• Providing cultural opportunities for clients.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to high need youth and young adults (ages 12-24);
• Recruit mentors and community resources (where applicable) by providing community awareness/education about the program;
• Work with aggressive or non-communicative behaviours;
• Work independently and as a contributing member of various community groups to meet clients’ needs and program goals and objectives;

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Must Have Grade 12 and certificate/diploma in Social Science;
• 1-2 years’ experience working with youth and/or relevant work experience will be considered;
• Must be able to build relationships and gain trust and respect with client group (interpersonal skills);
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Have leadership and mentorship skills;
• Have good organization skills;
• Have interviewing and assessment skills;
• Have conflict resolution/program solving skills;
• Able to write concise correspondence, reports and chronological notes.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends)
• Able to de-escalate conflict or help resolve crisis situations;
• Have understanding of cultural diversity and of community-based services
• Must provide a Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening;
• Must have Valid Driver’s License;
• First Aid/CPR will be considered an asset
• Have an understanding of the youth criminal justice system.

Date of Posting: September 26, Deadline: October 10,