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Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services Department is inviting applications for 2 (Two) Full Time Indefinite Term position, as Indian Residential School (IRS) - Cultural Support Worker with a strong possibility of extension, to assist in the Prevention & Recovery Program. This position requires living a healthy lifestyle and being familiar with Woodland Cree culture.
Duties:
Responsible for the provision of support, referrals, translation, cultural and education services in the field of Indian Residential Schools;
Build networks and relationships with multiple groups at the national, regional and community levels while promoting awareness of the IRS Resolution Health Support Program and IRS issues;
Assist communities in capacity building to address impacts of Indian Residential Schools;
Work closely with other healthcare teams in organizing events;
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designate.
Requirements:
Certificate in Social Work or Diploma in Justice Studies or Human Studies field;
Strong verbal, written communication and public relations skills;
Experience working with First Nations communities including leadership;
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, as part of a team and with minimal direction;
Ability to speak/understand Cree and knowledge of Cree Culture is required;
Must have a valid drivers license and able to travel to LLRIB communities;
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening & Drivers Abstract required upon hire.
LLRIBHS offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as recognition, Northern Allowance, Housing Subsidy, Extended Health Care and Pension.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Membership in a provincial association of social workers
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Work Setting
- Aboriginal band council
- Clinic
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adult
- Male
- Female
- Elderly
- Child
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Social policy development
- Social research
- Health
- Family mediation
- Education and training
- Community development
- Child welfare
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