POSTING NUMBER 24-04-17 (Please include this number when applying)
Position: Youth Mentor
Classification: Thurs/Fri 4 pm-12 am and Sat/Sun 8 am-8 pm
Location: Honoring the Spirit of Our Little Sisters
Salary: Subject to Qualifications
Background:
The successful candidate will be responsible to facilitate and support at risk females and transgender youth 13-17 years of age. The site is a six-bed facility that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and offer a range of assessment and support services. It is anticipated that all six beds would run at a high rate of occupancy within short term and long- term residency. The facility will be a safe and nurturing environment where young women will have the opportunity to experience a strong sense of caring, support and encouragement while building capacity to achieve their dreams.
Qualifications:
- Child & Youth Care Diploma or acceptable equivalent and related experience.
- Experiential applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Residential Care experience would be an asset.
- Supporting Caseload and Healing Plans implementing with the young women.
- Provides support/supervision to the residents.
- • Program development and facilitation skills.
- Incumbent must be aware of the impact and effects of sexual exploitation/abuse on the lives of the young women and be able to establish relationships with resident’s build on trust and genuine caring.
- Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team member.
- Ability to work under stressful situations
- Knowledge of the Child Welfare Legislation and Standards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of Indigenous values and community issues
- 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 letters of interest and resumes must be received no later than 4:00 pm, April 23, 2024
Attention: Brittany Delaquis, Human Resources Assistant
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc
350-200 Alpine Way
Headingley, Manitoba R4H 0B7
Fax #204-946-5042 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 applicants to apply.