Program Facilitator, Arts & Recreation - Youth and Child Care

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ndinawe is seeking a Program Facilitator, Arts & Recreation to support youth programs across sites. Salary is CAD 21.93 per hour; location at Tina's Safe Haven, 472 Selkirk Ave, with Sunday to Thursday 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, full-time role.

You will plan and implement programming, build partnerships, mentor youth, ensure safety, complete reports, and collaborate with staff. A Class 5 license and CPR/First Aid are required; Indigenous experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver's license required.
• Level C CPR/First Aid certification.
• Education in humanities/social development or combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Reliable time management.
• Ability to mentor youth and build relationships.
• Experience with Indigenous peoples and understanding of Indigenous culture and spirituality.
• Proven ability to plan and implement programming.
• Calm, flexible in crisis and urgent situations.
• Strong resource organization and priority setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate youth development through curriculum and hands-on learning.
• Develop partnerships to support program goals.
• Build positive youth relationships based on trust and confidentiality.
• Provide supervision and safety for participants.
• Respond to crises and emergent situations.
• Document interactions and incident reports.
• Maintain program statistics and write reports.
• Collaborate with Ndinawe staff to meet youth needs.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in development.
• Assist with daily building cleanup.
• Follow Ndinawe policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks aligned with organizational growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Youth mentorship

Relationship building

Crisis response

Resource organization

Education

Education in humanities/social development

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Position: ProgramFacilitator, Arts & Recreation

Salary: $21.93 per Hour

Location: Tina's Safe Haven, 472 SelkirkAve

Classification: Full Time

Hours of Work: Sunday to Thursday, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reports To: Manager ofSpecialized Services

General Responsibility:

TheProgram Facilitator assists in the planning andimplementation of youth programs and services across all sites. TheProgram Facilitator assumes allduties andresponsibilities in accordancewith Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.'s philosophy,direction,and policystandards.

Specific Accountability:

• Facilitating the skill development of youth throughcurriculum facilitation, role modeling, and actively engaging them inhands on learning.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships withresources and serviceswhichsupport the goals of the program.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships withyouth based on trust,respect,and confidentiality.
• Provide supervision and support to youth attendingthe program promoting safety and respect among all participants.
• Respond to crisis/emergent situations as required.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of interactionswith youth, and incident reports as required.
• Maintain program statistics, complete writtenreports, and evaluation processes as required.
• Work collaboratively with all the Ndinaweprogramming staff to ensure the needs of the youth are being met.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in staffdevelopment as directed by the Manager of Specialized Services.
• Maintain workspaces and participate in the generalcleanup of the building on a daily basis.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined inthe Ndinawe Personnel Policy andsite-specificmanual.
• Perform other tasks consistent with this jobdescription as per personnel policies and procedures that align with thesupport and growth of Ndinawe.

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Level C - CPR/1st Aid.
• Education in relevant humanities/social developmentfield or a combination of education, employment experience, personalexperience and/or volunteer work.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills,both written and oral.
• Demonstrated reliability in time management.
• Ability to establish relationships with youthcombined with the ability to been seen as a mentor.
• Experience working with Indigenous people andpossess an understanding of Indigenous culture and spirituality.
• Proven capacity to effectively plan and implementprogramming.
• Positive, respectful and flexible in times ofcrisis and urgency.
• Ability to organize resources and establishpriorities.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactorycriminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuseregistry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement ofemployment.

Ndinawe will accept existingcriminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 monthsof your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents area condition of employment.

As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.