Male Prevention Worker

The Male Prevention Worker provides innovative programs and services that enrich the wellbeing, health and prosperity of children and families. We strive to provide program and workshop delivery to support a thriving and self-reliant for the members of Onion Lake Cree Nation. The Prevention Worker will coordinate a variety of workshops and programs such areas as self-esteem, personal growth, parenting, anger management, suicide prevention, healthy relationships, and life skills. The worker will incorporate appropriate cultural and traditional practices into all community activities and programs while ensuring proper protocols are implemented.

• Organize, arrange, conduct, and facilitate family circles in a time sensitive manner.
• Develop and facilitate programs that promote inclusion, participation, creativity, and empowerment to the male community.
• Collaborate with other community departments as needed for Program Delivery.
• Host workshops that promote positive parenting, life skills and healthy fathers.
• Ensure community-based activities are culturally relevant and includes community Elders.
• Provide referrals to community agencies for needs such as counselling services, alcohol and drug programming and assessments, etc.
• Identify, document and report to Family Service Workers the physical, emotional and behavioral indicators of abuse, neglect and emotional injury.
• Present and facilitate workshops to large groups of participants.
• Apply the principles of the Signs of Safety Framework in practice.
• Record keeping, reporting stats, contact notes, etc.
• Transferring of knowledge of land-based activities and language development promoting the Cree culture.
• Complete administrative tasks related to funding for programming and ensuring timely completion of paperwork.
• Prepare and submit completed proposals for programs and workshops for the male community.
• Work within the team to assist with programming and facilitation as needed.
• Obtain feedback from client group on effectiveness of programs and workshops.
• Transportation of clients.
• Adhere to all OLFS policies and procedures.
• Other duties that are complimentary to the role of Male Prevention Worker

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate or diploma in Human Services, social work certificate or diploma. Equivalencies will be considered
• Related work experience will be considered
• Combined education and experience will be considered
• Valid class 5 drivers license with acceptable abstract
• Clear criminal record with vulnerable sector

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and experience in Cree culture, protocols and ceremonies is an asset
• Understanding of the historical significance of residential schools and how it relates to OLCN
• Work under pressure and stress situations
• Strong principles and ethics
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Physical ability to lift up-to 20lbs

HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH JOB

• Physical and cognitive ergonomics
• Travel
• Some flex time on evenings and weekends

Contact/application information:

Submit resume to lynda.curtis@olfs.ca

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume with dates specified
3. Three reference letters
4. Criminal Check
5. Driver’s Abstract

POSTED: March 17, 2026
DEADLINE: March 31, 2026