Support Mentor Casual – Amoowigamig

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc. seeks a Support Mentor for Amoowigamig at 715 Main Street.

You will assist residents with washroom access, provide harm reduction support, and refer to services, while delivering on-site crisis management and building trusting community relationships. Requirements include Grade 12, strong interpersonal and documentation skills, trauma-informed approach, and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Experience with individuals living unsheltered preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and community resources.
• Current First Aid/ CPR and NVCI certificates preferred.
• Must provide recent criminal record and vulnerable sector checks.

Responsibilities

• Support residents using Amoowigamig including washroom access.
• Provide harm reduction referrals and on-site crisis management.
• Distribute harm reduction supplies and build community relationships.
• Maintain safe, respectful interactions and document activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Trauma-informed approach

Community resources knowledge

Flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Team player

Indigenous values familiarity

Education

Grade 12

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: 26-008-OUF (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Support Mentor – Amoowigamig
Classification: Casual (7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm)
Location: Amoowigamig – 715 Main Street
Salary: $21.00/ hour

Background:
The Support Mentor works as part of the Amoowigamig team to support individuals utilizing Amoowigamig. Amoowigamig staff will support residents accessing the washroom facility. The scope of on-site support includes a baseline of resource referrals, distribution of harm reduction supplies, ensuring safe access to the washroom facility, on-site crisis management, and building relationships and community. The incumbent will act in accordance with the Ma Mawi Code of Honour and Amoowigamig service philosophy of providing harm reduction, trauma-informed support and services to our relatives who are living unsheltered. They will encourage folks residing in the area to promote safety, ownership, and understanding regarding the importance of community.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12, related experience in working with individuals living unsheltered
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills in developing effective working relationships with folks living unsheltered and the service community.
• Understands the issues facing individuals at risk and the impact of trauma.
• Knowledge of the importance of attachment of individuals to their community and maintaining their connections to family and community.
• Supports Indigenous values; knows Indigenous cultures and community issues.
• Demonstrates skill in problem-solving, particularly during high-stress situations.
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of community resources.
• Communicates effectively in oral and written form, including strong documentation skills; the ability to organize a busy schedule, follow through on all tasks assigned, and meet deadlines.
• Projects an overall positive/respectful approach with all people.
• Ensures the ability to be flexible to work some evenings and weekends and
• Possesses a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team member.
• Experience in working with community-based agencies from a community development perspective.
• Current First Aid/ CPR and NVCI certificates.
• Must provide a current (within the last three months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query, Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to a Prior Contact Check.

Open Until Filled

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.