August 10, 2023

Position: Youth Mentor

Classification: Casual

Salary:   Subject to Qualifications and Location

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.

5 Youth Care Homes (group care) – Please specify which home you’re interested in when applying.

  • 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 year 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/supervision to children/youth.
  • Must have the ability 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 vehicle would be an asset.
  • All employees are subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks.

All letter of interest and resumes will be ongoing. Please send all inquiries to:

Attention: Gillian Anderson, Human Resources Assistant 

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

305-200 Alpine Way Headingly, Manitoba R4H 0B7

Fax 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.  www.mamawi.com