Heart Helper

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Winnipeg seeks a full-time Heart Helper to support pregnant adolescent parents. The role includes providing physical care, promoting wellbeing, and facilitating development. Ideal candidates will have strong facilitation and organizational skills along with a knowledge of social work issues. Applicants must provide recent background checks and valid driving credentials. Please send a resume and cover letter to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care is an asset.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and activities effectively.
• Knowledge of issues related to child welfare is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote the wellbeing of each youth.
• Provide physical care and meal preparation.
• Support participants' engagement with their support systems.

Skills

Residential Care experience

Strong facilitation skills

Experience working with teen moms

Organizational and planning skills

Program development skills

Knowledge of social work issues

Strong assessment skills

Crisis counseling skills

Effective communication skills

Job description

POSTING # 25-11-18

POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME (Mon – Fri, 11 pm – 7 am)

Background

Isobel’s Place strives to provide a nurturing and safe environment for pregnant adolescent parents to acquire skills necessary to make informed decisions and healthy choices for themselves and their children. Programming is designed to build on the capacities of children, parent, family and community through providing interactive learning experiences. The Heart Helper is responsible for maintaining and promoting the wellbeing, uniqueness and independence of each youth. This may include but is not limited to providing physical care, menu planning and meal preparation, medication administration, day-to-day house management and documentation. The Heart Helper supports the participants by promoting their involvement with family, friends, advocates and other stakeholders. The Heart Helper also encourages the participants to develop individual skills, talents and abilities while maintaining their health and safety requirements. Isobel’s Place is a residential care facility that operates 24 hours, seven days per week.

Qualifications

• Residential Care experience would be an asset.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Experience in working with teen moms.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong program development skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of issues and practices in social work field, particularly related to Child Welfare.
• Strong assessment skills.
• Crisis counseling/problem solving skills
• Effective communication and written skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Must provide current (within the last three months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search, Child Abuse Registry check and be subject to a Prior Contact Check.

Application

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].