Support Mentor: Trauma-Informed Community Care

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

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.