Roles and responsibilities

• Provide one on one support, mentorship, and case management to post-majority clients.
• Assist individuals in accessing housing, education, employment, healthcare, and financial supports.
• Develop individualized support plans based on client needs, goals, and readiness.
• Offer life-skills coaching such as budgeting, time management, household responsibilities and communication skills.
• Maintain regular contact with clients through meetings, home visits, and check-ins.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with service providers, community agencies, and government programs.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure comprehensive wrap-around support.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation, case notes, and reporting according to policy.
• Promote cultural connections and support clients in maintaining ties to community and identity
• Respond to crises and provide emotional support, de-escalation, and referrals as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development.
• Develop linkages and maintain effective working relationships with other community services/agencies, ensure data is updated on Path DMS, forms are properly filled out and filed, reports and other necessary documentation is accurate and submitted in the timelines mandated by the department.
• Research information provided by SCN members to authenticate the need before taking action,  referrals that may include: mental health, addictions, suicide prevention, etc.
• Conduct community and environmental assessments where feasible to identify and understand emerging issues, service gaps and opportunities to build capacity.

Skills:

• Empathy and cultural sensitivity, providing advocacy and client engagement
• excellent communication and writing, including report writing skills 
• crisis management, trauma-informed practice
• Computer efficiency in Microsoft, Google, Excel/Sheets, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Social Work, Human Services, Child and Youth Care, or related field. 
• Experience working with youth or young adults, preferably in a community or support setting.
• Knowledge of local resources, post-majority programs and transitional supports.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 
• ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle. clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Required documentation:

• Copy of valid Drivers License
• Updated resume with 3 references
• Child Intervention Check

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND MUST CONTAINED THE ABOVE INFORMATUONS OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

Please submit required documentation to:

SAMSON CREE NATION PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

Phone: 780-585-3793

Email: personnel.179@gmail.com

Deadline for application: February 11, 2026