First Nations Community Claims Helpers – Saskatchewan

First Nations Community Claims Helpers – Saskatchewan

Location: Ideally in or near the following locations:

• Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
• Nekaneet First Nation or Maple Creek
• Birch Narrows First Nation or Buffalo River Dene Nation
• Lac La Ronge or Air Ronge or La Ronge Indian Band
• Shoal Lake Cree Nation

Full-Time

Hiring Claims Helpers to support the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement. We are seeking dedicated individuals from First Nations communities to join. These positions are full-time, permanent employment with benefits, vacation, and training.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct claim form assistance to claimants, ensuring a compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally safe approach.
• Collaborate with other Claims Helpers within your region to address potential support gaps.
• Build relationships with local First Nations communities, band councils, and community organizations.
• Assist claimants with understanding the settlement process, submitting claims, checking statuses, and appealing decisions.
• Guide claimants in accessing mental health, legal, and cultural resources as needed.
• Participate in mandatory training to ensure you are equipped to deliver support.
• Adapt to program changes and pivot priorities as necessary.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working with Indigenous communities or individuals.
• Applicants must live in or near their assigned region.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and the impacts of intergenerational trauma.
• Understanding of colonial policies and their effects on First Nations peoples.
• Ability to build trust and communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Intermediate proficiency with technology and virtual platforms.
• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays only if necessary.
• Must complete a Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and Valid D.L.
• Preferred: Self-identifying as Indigenous and/or firsthand experience living or working in an Indigenous community.

**We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted directly.**

Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.