Heart Helper – Care Homes (Casual)

POSTING NUMBER: 26-001-OUF

Background: The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is seeking individuals for casual Heart Helper positions within our 5 Youth Care Homes. Our homes provide, culturally appropriate programming and work with birth families, CFS-mandated agencies, and other collaterals to provide wrap-around support, care planning, and skill development of youth in areas of violence prevention, healthy relationships, education, and leadership by using strength based, Indigenous culture and trauma informed practices.

5 Youth Care Homes (group care) – Please specify which home you’re interested in when applying.

• Luke’s Place: 6 beds for boys 11–14 years of age
• Isobel’s Place: 12 beds for pregnant girls and transgender teens 14-17 years of age
• Circle of Care: 6 30 day emergency beds specifically used by ANCR for children 0-10 years of age
• Honoring the Spirit of our Little Sisters: 6 bed specialized home for sexually exploited girls and transgender teens 13-17 years of age
• Hands of Mother Earth: 6 bed rural healing lodge for sexually exploited girls and transgender teens 13 – 17 year of age

Qualifications:

• Child & Youth Care Diploma or acceptable equivalent and related experience.
• Experiential applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Residential Care experience would be an asset.
• Ability to support Caseload and Healing Plans
• Ability to support/supervision to children/youth.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team member.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Indigenous values and community issues.
• Willing to work within a harm reduction framework.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to vehicle would be an asset.
• All employees are subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks.

All letter of interest and resumes will be ongoing. OPEN UNTIL FILLED Please send all inquiries to:

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 applicants to self-declare when applying.  www.mamawi.com