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This position requires living a healthy lifestyle and is familiar with the Woodland Cree Culture and Practices. The ideal candidate is responsible for promoting healthy traditional practices and assist the Health Team in providing health programming within their communities. The IRS/Cultural Support Worker Supervisor shall supervise IRS/Cultural Support Workers for all LLRIB communities and shall report to the Cultural Program Manager.
Prepare statistical & monthly reports for submission;
Provide coaching and mentoring for staff within their unit;
Initial and ongoing field orientation of staff;
Ensure teamwork is being implemented; Coordinate and chair program meetings;
Increase awareness and understanding of issues among First Nations;
Contribute in thoughtful and innovative ways to develop and implement awareness and prevention programming;
Participate in developing a cultural plan in each community with a goal to inspire community members to live a healthy lifestyle;
Supervise IRS/Cultural Support Workers in facilitating grief and loss workshops;
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designate.
Qualifications:
Certificate in Social Work or health related field; 2 years supervisory experience;
Combination of equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered;
Knowledge and understanding of First Nations is a requirement;
Strong organizational skills & able to multi-task;
Experience in facilitating groups, public speaking, presentations; and writing reports;
Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team;
Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset;
Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office;
Excellent verbal, written communication and public relations skills;
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening & Drivers Record Checks;
Must have a valid Class 5 drivers license;
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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