January 7, 2025

POSTING NUMBER: 25-01-30

Position: Youth Mentor

Classification: Full-Time – 1 year Term (Saturday Sunday 8 am-8pm Monday, Tuesday 4pm-12 am)

Location: Circle of Care Site

Starting Salary: Subject to Qualifications

Background:

The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is seeking an individual for the Youth Mentor position. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and supporting at-risk females 14-17 years of age in care with Winnipeg Child and Family Services. The site is a 10-bed facility that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offer a wide range of assessment and support services. All beds are anticipated to run at a high occupancy rate with a 30-45-day maximum residency. The Circle of Care program is 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.
  • Residential Care experience would be an asset.
  • Supporting Caseload and healing plans and implementing them with 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 the 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.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification.
  • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License.
  • Current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact Checks required.

All letters of interest and resumes must be received before 4:00 p.m., January 14, 2025.

Attention:    Gillian Anderson, Human Resources 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.