Mentor (18+ Month Term Position)

Sagkeeng Child & Family Services, Inc; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagkeeng Child and Family Services (SCFS) is seeking a dedicated Mentor to join our Indigenous-led team, providing mentoring, coaching and culturally informed support to children, youth and families.

You will work with clinicians and the Niigaan Asemaa knowledge unit to support case plans, maintain timely notes, and promote a wraparound approach. A diploma in a related field, child welfare experience, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for days, evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Child and Youth Care, Social Services, Human Services, Family Support, Community Development, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of educational experience and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience working in child welfare or community-based services.
• A comprehensive understanding of Canada’s First Nations history and related initiatives.
• Experience in Indigenous organizations or communities is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license with vehicle and $2,000,000 liability insurance.
• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Persons Check, and other checks required.
• Willingness to travel; flexibility for days, evenings and weekends.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; initiative and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring, coaching and counseling to address client needs.
• Work with children and youth to achieve personal and cultural goals.
• Collaborate with Niigaan Asemaa to provide knowledge from the land.
• Support case and treatment plans with clinicians and direct service workers.
• Submit monthly case notes and progress reports; manage program logistics.
• Develop reports and maintain confidentiality per policy.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Initiative

Education

Diploma or certificate in Child and Youth Care / related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

All Sagkeeng CFS workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to the 7 Teachings: Respect, Love, Wisdom, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, and Humility. Sagkeeng CFS is committed to providing employment and professional development to Indigenous People.

Sagkeeng Child and Family Services (SCFS) is a First Nations CFS Agency who strives to recruit inspired, accountable, and driven individuals to join our diverse talented team of professionals. We are currently recruiting for a permanent fulltime Mentor for our Agency.

Requirements:

• Diploma or certificate in Child and Youth Care, Social Services, Human Services, Family Support, Community Development, or a related field.

• Equivalent combinations of educational experience and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Minimum1–2years’ experienceworking in child welfareor community-based services.
• a comprehensive understanding of Canada’sFirst Nationshistoryincluding Aboriginal JusticeInquiry–Child WelfareInitiative andanActRespecting First Nations,Inuitand Metischildren,youthandfamilies.
• Experience working in an Indigenous organization or with Indigenous communities is a strong asset.
• A comprehensive understanding and awareness of thestrengths andchallengesofIndigenous children, youth,familiesand communities.
• Practices in a manner consistent withan Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children,youthand families.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and fully insured vehicle with $2,000,000.00 liability insurance.
• Condition of employment is obtainingsatisfactorydriver’s abstract annually or asrequired.
• Condition of employment is having clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Persons Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Check. Updating checks every two/threeyears.
• Travel isrequired.
• Flexibilityto work days, evenings and weekends based on children, youth and families’ needs.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to positive workplace communication and adherence to professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and as a team member in a fast paced, challenging environment.
  
• Demonstrated intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e.Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Teams) and online tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous life-long learning.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Provide exceptional mentoring, coaching and counseling to address client needs.
• Work with children and youth to achieve their personal and cultural goals.
• Work with Niigaan Asemaa (cultural unit) to provide knowledge in the teachings from the land.
• Work with the clinicians and Direct Service Workers to support case plans, and treatment plans, where required.
• Submit monthly case notes and progress reports every six months.
• For group activities, submits program request, funding requirements, travel arrangements and recap of program.
• Provides detailed reports on activities, record keeping and report writing as required; this is to include monthly summaries of activities and progress in the client’s mentorship planning, as well as incident and closing summaries.
• Provide monthly schedule on Outlook to Supervisor.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all Agency documents and records, adhering to FIPPA/PHIA.
• Providing holistic supportive services to children, youth and families of Sagkeeng Child and Family Services to preserve the family unit, applying a wraparound and wholistic approach.
• Acts as a role model for the children, youth, families and care providers of the Agency.

• Builds relationships with youth to walk alongside them on their healing journey.
• Connects the children and families with internal and external cultural resources and supports.
• Assists with crisis support for children, youth and families.
• Assists in the development of realistic, complete and appropriate case goals.

• Represents and promotes SCFS through liaisons with community organizations and participation in community events/meetings.
• Assists or creates templates and posters for programs and initiatives.
• Assists, Develops, and Coordinates Land based initiatives.
• Develops and Facilitates workshops, and mentorship programs.
• Works collaboratively with a variety of resources in Sagkeeng, Selkirk and Winnipeg.
• Budget conscious activities, with prior supervisory approval.
• Adhering to agency safety policies and practices in relation to supervision ratios, overnight standards, equipment use, all-terrain vehicles, etc.
• Shop for program supplies. Ensure funds are reconciled within a timely manner.

Qualified candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and a prior contact check as a condition of employment. Sagkeeng Community members and Indigenous candidates will be given preference and are encouraged to self-identify as being of Indigenous descent.