Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants or other Indigenous applicants who self-declare as being a First Nations person or of other Indigenous ancestry;   

The Prince Albert Grand Council is accepting applications for the position for two (2) highly motivated individuals to fill full time term positions of the Residential School Wellness Worker. The successful applicants will provide emotional support to residential school claimants and their families. The term is based on funding availability.

DUTIES (Include but not limited to):

• Be an active resource for all Prince Albert Grand Council First Nations for claim processes and settlements
• Plan and provide Healing and Wellness Workshops such as Grief and Loss sessions as needed or upon request, i.e., sharing circles, debriefing, etc.
• Provide referrals to mental health therapists and other programs/resources to address client needs
• Provide Trauma Informed Emotional and Cultural Support and services
• Build skills and seek professional development that will support staff and community needs

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Minimum:

• 3-5 years’ experience in community development, counseling and facilitation

Preferred:

• Post-secondary education in Human Services, Social Work, Community Health & Wellness or other relevant discipline
• 5 or more years’ experience in community development, counseling and facilitation

Other:

• Be familiar with and understand First Nation barriers/issues/culture

Deadline for applications:         Friday, November 22^nd, 2024

Submit RESUME COVER and THREE (3) WORK RELATED REFERENCE LETTERS/ Please include email address (applicants will be contacted through email):

Karen Timmerman, Director of Human Resources
Prince Albert Grand Council
P.O. Box 2350
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan                        S6V 6Z1
Phone: 306-953-7200                                   Fax: 306-953-1045
E-mail: personnel@pagc.net