Job Description

Who is Chief Red Bear Children's Lodge?

Through the organization Chief Red Bear Children's Lodge (CRBCL), Cowessess First Nation is the first Indigenous community in Canada to assert its jurisdiction over child welfare and family services under the Bill-C92 Canada Act. CRBCL is currently developing its operations, in accordance with the Miyo Pimatisowin Act, which provides support for its children and families in a way that is rooted in traditional Indigenous values and cultural practices.

These positions will be located in Regina, SK and Cowessess First Nation.

Position Summary

CRBCL is seeking two Young Adulthood (Post Majority) Support Workers who will be responsible for providing consistent, culturally safe and trauma-informed support and guidance to Cowessess First Nation's youth and young adults aged 18 to 26 who are transitioning out of the child welfare system. The role focuses on helping the youth/young adult to build kinship connections and to understand and practice their Indigenous traditions, languages, and teachings alongside Western societal expectations and systems. In addition, the position will help the youth/young adult to build trusting and respectful relationships, foster life skills development, and empower them to achieve their personal, cultural, educational, and vocational goals to live independently.

As a Support Worker, you will anticipate needs and proactively address challenges, recognizing what needs to be done beforehand and acting on it. The Support Worker will guide the youth/young adult to problem solve and seek solutions independently by identifying issues and challenges and participate in solutions to reach individual goals. The position will ensure that youth and young adults have access to mentors, cultural knowledge, and will advocate for them to gain access to necessary resources (such as healthcare, education, employment and justice) to assist in their transition into adulthood. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and exciting Canada wide initiative.

Education and Experience Required:

Diploma or degree the Social Sciences, Social Work or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience. Registered or eligible to be registered with SASW/CASW would be a definite asset. 2-4 years of experience working in the Human Services field preferably with Indigenous youth/young adults and conducting community outreach. Knowledge of Bill C-92 and the Miyo Pimatisowin Act. Computer literate with working knowledge of Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook) and databases. Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with emphasis on family violence, child welfare and the impacts of intergenerational trauma. Excellent organizational and file/case management skills with the ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures. Excellent communication, stress management and time management skills. Willing and able to travel with a valid Class 5 Drivers License and reliable vehicle. Willing to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and create trusting relationships with clients, families and co-workers. Experienced in maintaining confidentiality, setting appropriate boundaries, and other basic professional ethics with clients. Ability to build rapport and maintain strong, healthy relationships with youth/young adults built on mutual respect and understanding. Able to facilitate meetings/circles and lead conversations to guide goal setting and establish milestones. Able to effectively manage crisis situations using problem-solving and de-escalation skills. Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting Fluency in an Indigenous language is an asset but not required.
The incumbent must provide a successful criminal background check with vulnerable sector search as well as be willing and able to commute to the CRBCL Head Office on a regular basis, which is located on Cowessess First Nation, SK.

Benefits

We are a new organization leading positive change within Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan, and Canada as a whole. Our employees have the opportunity to be a part of Canadian history as we work to redefine governance for First Nations. Some key benefits Chief Red Bear Children's Lodge offers are:

? Competitive salary packages

? Extended health & dental benefits

? Flexible work hours

? Team-oriented work culture

? Professional development opportunities

? Employer matched pension contributions

? Paid Time Off

? Staff Self-Care Days

How to Apply:

Visit our website at:

https://redbearlodge.ca/careers/

Or email your application to:

careers@redbearlodge.ca

Deadline: October 1, 2025

We appreciate all those who apply; however, preference will be given to those who self-identify as Indigenous and provide confirmation upon request. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.73-$39.94 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Regina, SK