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The Meadow Lake Tribal Council Health & Social Development is now accepting applications for highly motivated individuals to fill the 2 full time, term position of the Youth & Elder Support (YES) Worker position. Term may be extended based on funding and program needs.

The Youth & Elder Support Worker will support the Meadow Lake First Nations to strengthen the use of cultural and traditional approaches to improve mental health and wellness supports for children and youth (0-18) years old, Elders and their families. The Youth & Elder Support Worker will strengthen community cultural mental health support and build capacity by working with First Nations Elders Community Wellness Counselors, Jordan’s Principal Therapists, Mental Health Therapists and other identified support within the communities.

DUTIES (include but not limited to):

- Provide culturally responsive and secure care and strive to build culturally competent programs and services in the area of mental health and wellness.
- Facilitate youth capacity development by drawing on Elders teachings, knowledge, strengths, and skills.
- Ensure data collection, meet reporting requirements, and document knowledge transfer sessions.
- Support the (8) Meadow Lake First Nations (MLFN) on successful practices that improve mental health with a focus on culturally based programming.
- Be an active member on MLTC Crisis Team(s) and MLTC Accreditation Teams.
- Respect the cultural practices of each client and community.
- Provide a monthly report of activities to the Community Wellness Director and perform other related duties as requested.
- Support two MLFN communities each to support and facilitate services to strengthen children age 0- 18, in various capacities; inclusive of counselling, cultural teaching, land based cultural activities, land-based healing events, ceremony, craft, and cultural development.





QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Minimum:

- Grade 12
- Experience working with youth and/or elders.
- Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

- Post-Secondary Diploma and/or Degree in Social Work; Youth Care Worker Diploma, or other relevant education and experience.
- Two (2) or more years of experience working with youth and/or elders.

Other:

- Must be addiction free, sober, and intent on living a healthy balanced lifestyle.
- Knowledge and understanding of MLTC and First Nation language, traditional practices, barriers, issues, history, cultures, and values; ability to speak Cree and/or Dene will be considered an asset.
- Able to consistently demonstrate professionalism with a strong work ethic while maintaining confidentiality and following all MLTC policies and procedures.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a team environment with staff, other MLTC departments, and the nine (9) First Nation communities as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel extensively, sometimes with last minute notification, and possession of a valid driver’s license.

Interested applicants are invited to submit: A letter of application, resume stating qualifications, related work experience, copies of credentials, current RCMP Security Clearance (Criminal Record Check inclusive of the Vulnerable Sector), copy of valid driver’s license, and three (3) current professional supervisory references.

For more information, please contact Sandra Millar, Community Wellness Director @ (phone hidden). If you are having trouble with applying, please reach out to the HR Department at [email protected]

> > > > > > Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026

> > > > MLTC sincerely appreciates and thanks all individuals for their applications,
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📌 Youth & Elder Support Worker (Canada)
🏢 Meadow Lake Health and Social Development
📍 Canada