Job Order Detail

Description

Leading Thunderbird Lodge is a youth treatment facility owned by the File Hills Qu`Appelle and Touchwood Agency Tribal Councils.  The facility is located at Fort San, Saskatchewan (near Fort Qu`Appelle) and provides a three month residential treatment program for male youth between the ages of 12-17.

Leading Thunderbird Lodge is looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals who have a sincere interest in working with youth in the casual position of:

Youth Care Worker:  These positions are responsible for working directly with the youth as follows:
-    Providing supervision to all youth during the scheduled shift
-    Providing assistance, guidance and support to meet youth needs and requests.
-    Assisting with the completion of required documentation (shift logs, daily summaries, etc.)
-    Assisting with meeting timelines for bedtime, morning breakfast, circle, class, etc.
-    Attending staff meetings
-    Providing supervision on scheduled activities and events

Shifts include: Monday-Friday 4:30 pm - 12:30 p.m. or Friday, Saturday 12:30 am - 12:30 pm; Sunday 12:30 am - 8:30 a.m. Monday

Qualifications:
-    Grade 12 or equivalent
-    Valid Driver's license is required
-    A certificate in Addictions-Youth Care Worker would be an asset
-    First Aid-CPR, ASIST, Non-violent Crisis Intervention would be an asset
-    Applicants must also lead an addictions free lifestyle & promote their own wellness and an interest in promoting First Nations cultural based programming. Canidates should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven reliability and the ability to work in a team.

All applicants will be screened according to suitability.  Only those considered for an interview will be contacted