Youth Support Helper

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Winnipeg is seeking a full-time Youth Support Helper to provide case management and support services to Indigenous youth. The role includes advocating for youth, planning activities, and building trusting relationships. Candidates must have experience with Indigenous youth, flexible scheduling, and valid certifications, including CPR. A driver's license is preferred. Please apply via email with a cover letter and resume.

Qualifications

• Experience with Indigenous youth and families.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Understanding of Indigenous customs and values is an asset.
• Must provide recent background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and direct support services.
• Advocate for youth at school and work.
• Plan and conduct cultural activities.

Skills

Experience working with Indigenous youth

Trust-building relationships

Strength-based approaches

Initiative and teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

POSTING # 25-11-26

POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Background

The Youth Support Helper is responsible for providing case management and direct support services on a flexible schedule day/evening/weekend for additional care/supervision to youth within the program.

Specific Accountability

Assist with the delivery of the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre program, which is in partnership with sister organizations, and can house up to 14 youth between the ages of 16 through 21 that are in need of an innovative youth housing program focused on providing safe and supportive housing. Provide support to the Student Housing Mentor with the daily activities within the program and advocate for the youth with either school or place of employment.

• Act as a positive Role Model for the students.
• Ensure the safety of all students.
• Plan activities/cultural ceremonies.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and consistent behaviour with all students.
• Assist in the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and resources.
• Assisting youth to make healthy lifestyle choices.
• Assisting youth to effectively communicate, problem-solve and resolve conflict.
• Assist students to gain skills for successful independent living.
• Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader/Designate.

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 and solution-focused and non-judgmental approaches.
• Ability to take initiative and to take direction and work well in a team setting.
• Flexibility to work days, evenings and weekends as may be required.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and basic skills in database, email, and social media.
• Understanding of Indigenous customs, experience, traditions, and values is an asset.
• CPR and First Aid valid Certification.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a vehicle would be an asset.
• Must provide current (within the last three months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector search, Child Abuse Registry check and be subject to a Prior Contact Check.

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

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