Indigenous Life Skills Coach & Program Support

Brandon University; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Circle Training Centre in Winnipeg invites applications for Life Skills Coach/Program Support to deliver wholistic, culturally-based life skills curriculum to about 30 Indigenous adult learners and provide wrap-around advocacy.

You bring Indigenous cultural knowledge, related credentials, and ability to work both in a team and independently within an adult learning environment; interview required and background checks will be completed.

Qualifications

• Experience with Indigenous community and ability to relate to Indigenous learners.
• Life Skills Coach Certificate or higher preferred.
• Education/Teaching or Counselling credentials.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural approaches.
• Understanding of local social issues and barriers.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently in an adult learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of holistic, culturally-based life skills curriculum.
• Provide wrap-around student advocacy and support services.
• Support approximately 30 Indigenous adult learners in a classroom setting.
• Participate in Indigenous cultural lessons with elders.

Skills

Indigenous community relations

Adult learning

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Cultural knowledge

Education

Life Skills Coach Certificate

Bachelor

Education Teaching Certificate

Counselling Certificate

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Urban Circle Training Centre in Winnipeg invites applications for Life Skills Coach/Program Support to deliver wholistic, culturally-based life skills curriculum to about 30 Indigenous adult learners and provide wrap-around advocacy.

You bring Indigenous cultural knowledge, related credentials, and ability to work both in a team and independently within an adult learning environment; interview required and background checks will be completed.