Respite Helpers Casual – Yellow Shawl

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc. in Headingley seeks casual Respite Helpers for the Yellow Shawl Housing Program to provide case management and direct support to youth residents in a flexible schedule environment.

The role focuses on safe, supportive supervision and empowerment for youth aged 16 to 21. The position requires experience with Indigenous youth, the ability to build trusting relationships, and a commitment to strength-based, non-judgmental approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous youth and families.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with youth.
• Use strength-based, solution-focused approaches.
• Ability to take initiative and work well in a team.
• Flexible to work days, evenings and weekends.
• Understanding of Indigenous customs is an asset.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Class 5 Manitoba driver’s license is an asset.
• Must provide a current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query, and related checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and direct support to youth residents.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling (day/evening/weekend) to meet youth needs.

Skills

Indigenous youth experience

Trust-building with youth

Strengths-based approaches

Team collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Indigenous customs knowledge

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license (Manitoba)

Criminal Record Check required

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: 26-010-OUF (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Respite Helpers – Yellow Shawl
Classification: Casual
Location: Various Yellow Shawl homes
Salary: To be negotiated

Background:
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is currently seeking casual Respite Helpers within the Yellow Shawl Housing Program. This program is a partnership between the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre that phases in a structured independent living program for youth between the ages of 16 to 21 years. Youth who need an innovative housing program focused on providing a safe and supportive continuum of structure and supervision ranging from peer support to more direct staffing involvement in day-to-day activities.

The casual Respite Helper will provide case management and direct support to the youth residents on a flexible schedule, day/evening/weekend, as needed for additional care and/or supervision for the youth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous youth and their families.
• Establishing trusting relationships with youth to improve their health and well-being.
• Ability to use strength-based, solution-focused and non-judgmental approaches.
• Ability to take initiative and direction, working well within a team setting.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends, as may be required.
• Understanding of Indigenous customs, experience, traditions, and values is an asset.
• First Aid/CPR valid certification.
• Class 5, Manitoba driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be considered an asset.
• Must provide a current (within the last 3 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query, Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to a Prior Contact Check.

Attention:

Human Resource Assistant
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc
350-200 Alpine Way, Headingley Manitoba R4H 0B7
Fax # [phone] or [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to self-declare when applying.