CLOSED COMPETITION

(Restricted to LLRIB Members)

(This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates need not apply.)

Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Social Development Department is now inviting applications for the following Permanent Full-Time position based out of La Ronge, SK:

WELFARE INTAKE WORKER

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Responsible for the intake of social assistance clients and issuing of cheques and purchase orders to the band membership;
• Conduct interviews, home visits, filing, maintaining proper records;
• Interpret Social Development Policy and regulations to clients for their understanding of the purposes, services, procedures and requirements of the program.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum 1-year certificate in Social Services or related field;
• One to two years’ experience and/or training in Social Services;
• Experience working with databases, Microsoft Office Word, and Outlook;
• Ability to deal with the public, excellent communications and organizational skills;
• Ability to speak Cree is an asset;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential;
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid Class 5 Driver’s License;
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory; Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Driver’s Abstract.

Date of Posting: October 24, 2024 Deadline: November 7, 2024

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councillors), one from your most recent/current employer, to the following:

Human Resource Office, Phone: 306-425-2183

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Fax: (306) 425-2170

Box 480 E-mail: (hrinfo@llrib.ca)

La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0 Website : https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/

NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. Also, please provide your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract with your application.

• Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
• LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
• Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.