MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE, INC.
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POSTING NUMBER: 26-003-OUF (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Heart Helper
Classification: Casual
Location: Honouring the Spirit of Our Little Sisters
Salary: Subject to Qualifications

Background: The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and supporting at-risk females and transgender youth 13-17 years of age. The site is a six-bed facility that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offer a range of assessment and support services. All six beds are anticipated to run at a high occupancy rate within short-term and long-term residency. The facility will be a safe and nurturing environment where young women can experience a strong sense of caring, support, and encouragement while building the capacity to achieve their dreams.

Qualifications:
• Child & Youth Care Diploma or acceptable equivalent and related experience.
• Experiential applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Residential Care experience would be an asset.
• Supporting Caseload and Healing Plans implemented with the young women.
• Provide support/supervision to the residents.
• Program development and facilitation skills.
• The incumbent must be aware of the impact and effects of sexual exploitation/abuse on the lives of young women and be able to establish relationships with residents built on trust and genuine caring.
• Must work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team member.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Knowledge of Child Welfare Legislation and Standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of Indigenous values and community issues
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle would be an asset.
• Must provide a current (within the last three months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query, Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to Prior Contact Check.

Open Until Filled

Attention:
Human Resource Assistant
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.
350-200 Alpine Way, Headingley, MB, R4H 0B7
Fax # 204-946-5042 or HR@mamawi.com

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.