Youth Mentor

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate Youth Mentors to join their team in providing culturally appropriate support in youth care homes. This role focuses on skill development in areas like violence prevention and healthy relationships, utilizing strength-based, Indigenous culture, and trauma-informed practices. Ideal candidates will have a Child & Youth Care Diploma and experience in residential care. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of youth and their families. If you're ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and support the growth of young individuals, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Child & Youth Care Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to support youth and work cooperatively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision for youth in care homes.
• Work collaboratively with families and agencies for care planning.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Stress Management

Support/Supervision of Youth

Education

Child & Youth Care Diploma

Equivalent Experience

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Class 5 Drivers License

Job description

POSTING # 25-01-35

POSITION TYPE CASUAL

Background: The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is seeking individuals for casual Youth Mentor positions within our 5 Youth Care Homes. Our homes provide culturally appropriate programming and work with birth families, CFS-mandated agencies, and other collaterals to provide wrap-around support, care planning, and skill development of youth in areas of violence prevention, healthy relationships, education, and leadership by using strength-based, Indigenous culture and trauma-informed practices. When applying, please specify which home you're interested in.

• Luke’s Place: 6 beds for boys 11–14 years of age
• Isobel’s Place: 12 beds for pregnant girls and transgender teens 14-17 years of age
• Circle of Care: 6 30-day emergency beds specifically used by ANCR for children 0-10 years of age
• Honoring the Spirit of our Little Sisters: 6-bed specialized home for sexually exploited girls and transgender teens 13-17 years of age
• Hands of Mother Earth: 6-bed rural healing lodge for sexually exploited girls and transgender teens 13–17 years of age

Qualifications:

• Child & Youth Care Diploma or acceptable equivalent and related experience.
• Experiential applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Residential Care experience would be an asset.
• Ability to support Caseload and Healing Plans.
• Ability to support/supervise children/youth.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team member.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Indigenous values and community issues.
• Willing to work within a harm reduction framework.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a vehicle would be an asset.
• All employees are subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks.

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

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