Indian Residential School Worker

Saskatoon Tribal Council Inc•Saskatoon, SK

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Indian Residential School (IRS) program was formed in 2007 to provide mental, emotional, and cultural support services to former Indian Residential School students and their families throughout all phases of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement. The program includes culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care to counsel individuals, families, groups, or engage in prevention programs. The program has since evolved to provide support to families and individuals who have been affected by Day Schools, Sixties Scoop, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and Indian Day School Students.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in a related human services field; and Minimum 2 years of directly related work experience; OR Comparable combination of education and work experience.
Experience working in a supportive and advocacy role.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint with an ability to easily learn new software applications.
Knowledge and understanding of the history and effects of Indian residential schools and their multigenerational impacts are essential.
Knowledge of mental health issues.
Familiarity and understanding of challenges encountered by First Nations people within the health care system.
An understanding of the dynamics of First Nations communities.
Ability to work as a team within the IRS program, the Mental Health Program, and STC’s seven Member Nations.
Ability to organize and plan community events.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to demonstrate respect, uphold STC’s strategic objectives and provide support to a member community.
Ability to gain trust and confidence in a supporting role.
Organizational skills, including maintaining both written and oral data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work independently and to self-motivate.
Organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint platforms.
Analytical, decision making, and the ability to recognize challenges, identify causes, and provide solutions.
Dependability: able to work independently, submit accurate documentation, and seek guidance when needed.
Receptive: accept feedback, take ownership of responsibilities, and identifies areas of growth.
Interpersonal Skills: communicates clearly, seeks solutions, and demonstrates flexibility.
Integrity: keep sensitive information confidential and adheres to STC’s policies.
Initiative: seeks opportunities for further development.
Satisfactory criminal background check is required, upon hire.
Must provide a current, original, Canadian Criminal Record Check (CCRC) with vulnerable sector search as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak or understand a First Nations language an asset.
Experience working within a governance structure in a community development capacity with First Nations; familiarity with First Nations culture, and history is considered an asset.
Knowledge of the political, social, and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Providing support and outreach services to all seven of STC’s Member Nations and their community members, including Urban, who have been affected by the impact of Indian Residential Schools.
Working collaboratively with all relevant support programs and services.
Supporting individuals with completing their compensation forms.
Supporting and helping to prepare individuals during all stages of their claims process.
Providing emotional support for individuals, families, or groups.
Providing referrals to community resources such as Elders, healers, addiction supports, and mental health supports.
Providing outreach education and awareness about the history and impact of the Indian Residential Schools.
Facilitating wraparound care support, including support from members’ home communities.
Fostering cultural connections in all stages of the process.
Providing various presentations, workshops, and group programming and events.
Actively participating on the STC Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team.
Supporting documentation standards and processes for Accreditation Canada standards.
Completing required reports, and data collection.
Engaging in community events.
Participating in and completing required education and training.
Perform other related duties as defined and assigned by the reporting Director or designate on an as and when required basis.