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, Deadline : November 15,
9 days ago