The role of the Case Manager, is to focus on ensuring cultural, physical, social & emotional well-being of clients, families and children in care. They will also provide, case management & planning, direct intervention services to children in need of protective services. The Case Manager will report to the Supervisor, participate in on-call rotation and be responsible for attending regular home visits.
***For full job summery and description, click below on the links provided.
Bachelor of Social Work (B.Sw) from an accredited institution;
Minimum 2 years experience in field work;
Knowledge and understanding of our Cree culture and language;
Intervention Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search;
Criminal Record Check;
Valid Class 5 Drivers License;
Driver’s Abstract;
Standard First Aid;
Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Social Worker (ACSW);
Submit resume & documents directly to to the Office of Human Resource Management via email to humanresource@saddlelake.ca or by Canada Post to Box 100, Saddle Lake, AB T0A 3T0,
For More Information call780-726-3829
Note:Only those applicants selected will be contacted.
The Director will be responsible for overall management of Child & Family Services which provides Intervention Services, Family Enhancement and Kinship Care for the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. The Director is also responsible for the financial management of the program and will work closely with Saddle Lake Chief and Council, Tribal Administrator, Board of Directors, Elders and Government Liaison’s. Working with stakeholders and staff, will promote best practices in the field that will enhance quality service and good outcomes for children, youth and families.
**For full Job Description or Job Summery, please click below on the links provided.
Bachelor of Social Work (preferred) or related human services degree
5 years’ experience in a human services area
knowledge and understanding of our Cree culture and language
Criminal REcord Check
Intervention Record Check (Prior Involvement)
Valid Class 5 Drevices license
Must have reliable transportation with 2 million liability insureance coverage. Section 6-A Desgnation Insurance
Did you miss theAboriginal Teacher Education Programapplication deadline last Friday, May 15th? Please note that the deadline has been moved to May 19th & 20th. You can still apply and follow the directions below.
You will be able to fill out your information online up until the payment portion. Once you have reached this blockade, please contactATEPand USS via email at atepualberta@ualberta.ca and edadmin@ualberta.ca and let them know your full name, Universtiy ID (if applicable) and application number (if applicable).
They will need to bump you application to allow your payment method to be processed. Once that have been finalized you will be able to log into your profile and upload the required documents as follows:
Official and unofficial transcripts
Letter of Intent
If you are asked which campus you want to apply for you will need to answer ‘yes’ to the ATEP question and then select the Community-Based Elementary Program and Blue Quills as the Partner Institution.
If you are being asked for a campus prior to that, you can pick North/Main Campus and then proceed. The ATEP questions should come up after that when you select Faculty of Education. The above was created by Angela Wolfe, MEd in order to assist those interested in applying for the program and who may not have the application fee handy.
Posted by Betty Ann Cardinal, Post Secondary Student Advisor on May 19, 2020.
What is the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)?
The Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) provides financial support to post secondary students, recent post secondary graduates, and recent high school graduates who are unable to find work due to the COVID-19 situation.
Are you wondering if you are eligible to apply for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)?
Eligibility – If you are able to work, you must be actively be looking for employment in order to be eligible for the CESB. If you cannot find any work due to COVID-19, you can re-apply for each CESB eligibility period that you are eligible for. The table below was resourced from the Government of Canada website at https://www.canada.ca/en.html.
I applied for CERB, can I now transfer over to the CESB?
Short answer is NO. If you have already applied, or are receiving support from the Canada Emergency ResponseBenefit (CERB) or Employment Insurance (EI) you are not eligible to apply for the CESB.
What is the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)?
Where can I call for more information?
Call the CESB general line at 1-833-966-2099 or click on the following link to view the Government of Canada – Contact us about CESB
TC Energy, formerly TransCanada, have extended their Scholarship deadline to June 12th. If you have not already sent in your application, you still have time to do so. If you require further information regarding their scholarships or to see if you are eligible, please follow the link provided:
Full time student who are not registered for Spring/Summer, received their last Mid Month distribution on April 15th – this does not apply to Out of Province students;
Full time and Part time students enrolled in Spring/Summer course(s) will receive their book & supplies allowance on April 29th;
Full time students who will receive a monthly PSA can expect a full PSA with no Mid Month deduction on April 29th & May 27th;
For those continuing students, please know that you are required to submit the following as soon as possible:
Signed Application & WAIVER – fill out application in full and add your student ID# to the WAIVER form;
Acceptance Letter or Confirmation of Enrollment;
Course Registration / Timetable:
full-time = two (3) credit courses (May to June) or four (3) credit courses for full term (May to August);
part-time = one (3) credit course (May to June) ortwo (3) credit courses for full term (May to August);
Transcripts / Statement of marks for Winter 2020
Students who are planning on registering for Spring/Summer classes, please ensure that your course(s) will be applied toward your program of study.
Probationary Students must submit their statement of marks for review before moving forward;
Students are asked to contact us if their are any changes to your program, contact information (address/phone), etc.;
We do understand that the institutions you are attending are or have made many changes to assist students to continue on with their studies. We ask that you continue to connect with your program instructor for any changes that are being made and the Registrar’s Office to obtain the above documents. If you have any questions, the Post Secondary Staff are available via email or phone to assist you.
As of Tuesday, March 24, 2020 there will be no entry, by the general public, into the Education -Authority Office until further notice!
If you require immediate assistance, please call the Education or Post Secondary Staff at 780-726-7609 or toll free at 1-800-668-0243. You can also send in your documents or inquiries via email:
General Education Inquiries:
Tamra Steinhauerat tamra.steinhauer@saddlelake.ca
Superintendent of Schools:
Debra Cardinal at dcardinal@saddlelake.ca
Post Secondary Director:
Bernadine Houle-Steinhauer at bernadinehs@saddlelake.ca
Please call the office today if you have not received your PSA! Amberly and I are in the office to assist you. I have emailed all our students yesterday with information that you require in the coming days/weeks.
COVID-19 SELF-ASSESSMENT
Answering theseCOVID-19 self assessmentquestions, will help you in determining whether you should to tested for theCOVID-19virus.
If there is any other information from our office or regarding the COVID-19, this post will be updated the the time of post. Betty Ann Cardinal, Student Advisor
Please be advised that we have moved up our April 2020 Post Secondary Allowance (PSA) distribution to Friday, March 20, 2020 via DIRECT DEPOSIT. It has been recommended by Saddle Lake Chief and Council that the distribution be moved up due to the emergency situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. This will give you the opportunity to purchase what you require to prepare yourselves for the days ahead. As you know, the situation around the COVID-19 is constantly changing and updates are being posted as soon as we can to ensure you are all informed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Betty Ann Cardinal, Post Secondary Student Advisor or Amberly Makokis, Administrative Assistant who are both in the office.
The Saddle Lake Education Authority Main Office – Cultural Education, Museum, Transportation and Post Secondary have prepared our Safety Action Plan that outlines the necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of our staff, students and community members.
Recommended options for contacting the Post Secondary Staff are:
Office Phone at – 1-800-668-0243 or 780-726-7609
Email – please scroll down
Fax – 780-726-4069
Email Scan
Please contact your institution, if you have not done so already, to stay informed as to what actions are being taken with regards to you educational plans (assignments, exam, etc).
Stay informed, I have posted many links to reliable sources for you to access like what is social distancing, symptoms, community supports, etc.
Be prepared, please review or download the Saddle Lake Cree Nations COVID-19 INFORMATION PACKAGE. This package includes answers to many questions that are being asked, provides reliable resources to review and a detailed plan as to how the Saddle Lake Cree Nation is moving forward during this time. Alberta Health Services website remains to be an excellent resource.
Posted by Betty Ann Cardinal, Post Secondary Advisor
Please be advised that we have moved up our April 2020 Post Secondary Allowance (PSA) distribution to Friday, March 20, 2020 via DIRECT DEPOSIT. It has been recommended by Saddle Lake Chief and Council that the distribution be moved up due to the emergency situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. This will give you the opportunity to purchase what you require to prepare yourselves for the days ahead. As you know, the situation around the COVID-19 is constantly changing and updates are being posted as soon as we can to ensure you are all informed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Betty Ann Cardinal, Post Secondary Student Advisor or Amberly Makokis, Administrative Assistant.
The Saddle Lake Education Authority Main Office – Cultural Education, Museum, Transportation and Post Secondary have prepared our Safety Action Plan that outlines the necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of our staff, students and community members.
Recommended options for contacting the Post Secondary Staff are:
Office Phone at – 1-800-668-0243 or 780-726-7609
Email – please scroll down
Fax – 780-726-4069
Email Scan
Please contact your institution, if you have not done so already, to stay informed as to what actions are being taken with regards to you educational plans (assignments, exam, etc).
Stay informed, I have posted many links to reliable sources for you to access like what is social distancing, symptoms, community supports, etc.
Be prepared, there are many resources available online, however, our Task Force recommends the Alberta Health Services website. You will find information on the following: