Resident Support Mentor

Indigenous Women's Healing Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Winnipeg seeks a full-time position for individuals to provide supportive services to Indigenous women. The role involves collaborating with a team to assist offenders in overcoming challenges linked to the justice system. Candidates are expected to have a background in human services or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of Aboriginal culture. A Manitoba Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

• One year of related social service work experience or Grade 12 with two years of experience.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced setting.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and women's issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services for Indigenous women.
• Assist offenders in community reintegration.
• Counsel offenders and form effective relationships.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis intervention

Understanding offenders' behavior

Cultural understanding

Education

Certificate in human services

Grade 12 with work experience

Job description

Overview

Position Type: TERM (6 Months), FULL-TIME (Wed – Sun, 12 pm – 8 pm), 40 HOURS/WEEK

Position Overview: Under the supervision and direction of the Operation Manager and in accordance with the Centre's philosophy, goals, standard practices, the incumbent functions as a member of the Eagle Women's Lodge team in providing supportive services designed to enable Indigenous women to achieve change and growth. The incumbent works with residents in mutual effort, to confront and overcome those conditions which contribute to the individuals’ negative interactions with the justice system.

Skills & Qualifications

• Certificate in the field of human services is preferred and a minimum of one-year related social service work experience or Grade 12 with a minimum of two years of work-related experience. IWHC reserves the right to consider any combination of work and life experience deemed acceptable to fulfill the role.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in a high stress/fast paced setting.
• Must have skills in both verbal and written communication.
• Must have the ability to understand the dynamics of offenders' behavior and assess their needs and risks.
• Must have the skills to counsel offenders, form effective relationships, and gain trust.
• Must have the skills to understand the use of authority in supervision and to intervene effectively in crisis situations.
• Must have the ability to assist offenders in identifying and solving the practical problems involved in their successful reintegration into the community.
• Must have the ability to assist offenders in and obtain community services required for their successful reintegration.
• Must have the ability to understand cultural differences.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and traditions, community needs and issues, and Aboriginal women's issues.
• Knowledge of an Aboriginal language or dialect considered an asset.
• Must have Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and ability to pass Enhanced Security Screening.
• A Manitoba Driver’s License is required.

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

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