MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE, INC
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Posting Number 26-09-08 (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Family Group Conference Mentor
Classification: Full-Time Term / Parental Leave coverage to November 1 2027
(.5 Isobel’s Place & .5 other Youth Homes)
Location: Isobel’s Place
Starting Salary: Subject to Qualifications/Experience

Background: The incumbent will be responsible to provide families of children and youth the greatest opportunity to rediscover their power to make family decisions and reconcile to the strengths of the family within an Indigenous framework. This framework includes gathering the people in their support network, providing programming and support in accordance with the family’s needs and reflective of Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre’s philosophy.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in the area of Human Services or acceptable equivalent/related experience.
• Working knowledge of the Child Welfare Legislation and Standards.
• Thorough understanding of the Family Group Conference model. Training will be provided.
• Understanding of and ability to promote culturally sensitive care for children and families.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with families, young parents, and team members.
• Ability to work independently and to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, meaning working some evenings and weekends when necessary. Sometimes families require immediate FGC mentor intervention, and this doesn’t always happen during work hours.
• Ability to implement program policies and protocols.
• Ability to plan and implement an effective conference with all youth and their supports.
• Understand the challenges youth face generally and as adolescent parents.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in written form, including effectively using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Understanding of and ability to promote culturally sensitive care for children in keeping with Indigenous values and community issues.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous mandated and non-mandated organizations.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Must provide a current (within last three months) Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector search & Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to Prior Contact Check.

CLOSING DATE: All letters of interest and Resumes must be received by 1:00 pm on October 29 2026.

Attention:

Human Resource Assistant
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc
350-200 Alpine Way, Headingley Manitoba R4H 0B7
Fax # 946-5042 or hr@mamawi.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals to apply and self-declare when applying.