November 21, 2024                                                                                                                                     

Posting Number 24-11-32 (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Family Group Conference (FGC) Navigator

Classification: Full Time Term Until March 31, 2025 Monday – Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm

Location: 445 King Street

Starting Salary: Subject to Qualifications/Experience

Background: The incumbent will be responsible for assisting families to navigate resource systems alongside FGC families. Proactively ensuring Families and their FGC mentors are aware of the programs and supports available to family within the Community. The incumbent would connect with FGC families in a nonjudgmental way to assist them in breaking down the barriers that exist preventing their FGC plan form moving forward. Specifically, the FGC Navigator will assist with identifying possible housing options, food banks, external programming, treatment options etc.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with Indigenous and non-Indigenous, non-mandated organizations.
  • Knowledge of the Manitoba Child and Family Services Act.
  • Strong understanding of community capacity building models of practice.
  • Strong motivational and leadership skills.
  • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff, other agencies, and the public.
  • Community service orientated to effectively meet needs in a timely conscientious manner.
  • A team player/facilitator to encourage an environment that fosters effective results in teams.
  • Respectful to engage people and build helping relationships.
  • Flexible to respond effectively and positively in diverse relationships.
  • Confident and positive to engage families in the helping relationship process or to support, motivate and encourage others to make positive choices.
  • Maintain high level of independence and self-initiative.
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft office suite
  • Must have a valid Class 5 license and reliable vehicle.
  • Subject to a Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks.

All letters of interest and Resumes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., November 28, 2024.

Attention: Gillian Anderson, Human Resources Assistant

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc 350-200 Alpine Way

Headingly, Manitoba R4H 0B7

Fax #204- 946-5042 or email to 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 apply.