STR8 UP is hiring fulltime Primary Workers for the Community Intervention Model in Saskatoon, SK

About STR8 UP

STR8 UP is all about assisting and supporting addictive gang members in their transformation from dysfunctional and fatal relationships, to healthy and fulfilling relationships with self, others, Mother Earth and Higher Power, based on spiritual values of Honesty and Humility.

Purpose and Scope

STR8 UP’s outreach support adults and youth in correctional facilities and the community as they move through the justice system and transition out of the gang lifestyle to become responsible community members. They face major socio-economic and health challenges, systemic racisms, addictions and individual challenges. Outreach advocates, mediates, counsels, mentors and negotiates resources on their behalf. Must be living a healthy lifestyle.

JOB SUMMARY

The Primary Outreach Worker is part of a wrap around team that provides mentoring and coaching to the Outreach Workers as well as extensive support and planning for participants of the program. The Primary Outreach Worker in consultation retains final decision-making responsibility.

Duties

With the member, conduct intake, ongoing case planning and self-assessments

Keep meticulous intake, case planning and attendance and referral records

Advocate in justice, corrections, social services sectors and for community supports

Provide one-to-one life skills and problem-solving counselling

Conduct sharing circles in correctional facilities and meet with members in group settings for fellowship and programming

Accompany and support members attending important appointments

Assist in obtaining essentials to community living: Identification, financial assistance

Arrange access to spiritual and cultural practices to support healing

Help maintain family contact during incarceration and in the community

Facilitate recreational and cultural opportunities that include family

Arrange for addictions programming, housing, health, education/job skills and employment opportunities.

Participate in STR8 UP presentations

Provide information about services and opportunities in the community

Meet with staff to help develop new initiatives and strengthen organizational strategies

Identify partnerships for services in the community

Ideal Candidate

To qualify, you will have a degree in human services in any of the following fields: Social Work, Indigenous Social Work, Human Justice, Education, Arts: Justice Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, and Indigenous Studies, and/or relevant experience equivalent.

Key Competencies:

• Collaborative Planning and Decision Making
• Emotional Competency
• Resilience
• Knowledge of First Nations & Métis traditions, protocols and cultural practices.
• Critical and creative thinking – the successful applicant can think systematically and explore

possible solutions to problems in an innovative way

• Time management – the successful candidate can establish priorities to meet deadlines in order

to carry out multiple tasks or projects at the same time

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required to perform the duties of this position

BENEFITS:

• 3 weeks of vacation
• Access to Indigenous Cultural Teachings as coordinated by the Agency
• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Flexibility in scheduling
• Opportunities for advancement within the agency

Salaries are based on STR8 UP current salary grid $28.00 to $32.00 per hour

Cover Letters and Resumes labelled – Primary Outreach Worker - CIM, Saskatoon can be emailed

STR8 UP appreciates everyone who does apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified. Please no phone calls.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-06

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