Details
Salary Range: $30.73-$39.94 (Commensurate with qualifications)
Type: Permanent Full-time
Details: Standard of 80 working hours bi-weekly
Location: Regina and Cowessess First Nation, SK
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 Bill-C92. 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.
Position Summary
Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge is seeking a Household Wellness Coordinator to provide support and services to our clients. Working within a team setting and reporting to the Director of Family Enhancement and Preservation, the Household Wellness Coordinator will be responsible for working with the community and connecting clients with appropriate housing organizations as well as providing them with options and guidance in regard to all things associated with ensuring a healthy and stable household.
The Household Wellness Coordinator will ensure clear and continuous communication with those they are supporting, including members of their team and external agencies/housing organizations to ensure timely placements of new families when required. They will be required to provide referrals and advocacy as well as supporting families by helping them establish care plans and goals and ensuring a successful transition to their new household. To be successful, the coordinator must be a relationship builder, compassionate, self-motivated, personable, goal oriented, willing and able to travel and have a strong understanding of housing needs/challenges within Cowessess First Nation as well as across Canada.
Qualifications Education and Experience
- Diploma or degree in social sciences or related human services field or an equivalentcombination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
- Knowledge of Bill C-92 and the Miyo Pimatisowin Act is highly desired
- Knowledgeable in utilizing and coordinating various community and government-based resources, with the capability of providing an assortment of supports to meetthe household needs of families and/or individuals
- Experience working with First Nations communities and knowledge of First Nations values,culture, traditions, and governance;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills including significant attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs (i.e., word, excel, SharePoint, etc.).
Essential Skills & Abilities
- An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form genuineand trusting relationships with children, parents, and coworkers.
- Able to lead conversation, guiding families in goal setting and establishing milestones.
- An active listener with the ability to display empathy, patience and understanding.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Self-motivated and ability to work productively with minimum supervision.
- Knowledgeable of addiction issues and how they impact everyday living.
- Self aware and engages in holistic wellness activities/principles.
The incumbent must provide a successful criminal background check with vulnerable sector search as well as be willing and able to travel on a regular basis.
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 staff are:
★Competitive salary packages
★Extended health & dental benefits
★Paid Days Off
★Team-oriented work culture
★Employee & Family Assistance Program
★Professional development opportunities
★Employer matched pension contributions
★Training workshops focused on Indigenous practices & traditions
How to Apply Visit our website at: https://redbearlodge.ca/careers/ Or email your application to: [email protected]
Deadline: September 18, 2026
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.
Pay: $30.73-$39.94 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
