January 16, 2025

POSTING NUMBER: 25-01-63 (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Family Mentor

Classification: Part Time Wednesday 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. & Saturday/Sunday 8pm-8am

Location: Isobel’s Place

Salary: Subject to Qualifications

Background: The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is currently seeking an individual for the position of Family Mentor. Isobel’s Place strives to provide a nurturing and safe environment for pregnant adolescent parents to acquire the skills necessary to make informed decisions and healthy choices for themselves and their children. Programming is designed to build on the capacities of children, parents, family, and community through providing interactive learning experiences. The Family Mentor is responsible for maintaining and promoting the well-being, uniqueness, and independence of each resident. This may include but is not limited to providing physical care, menu planning and meal preparation, medication administration, day-to-day house management and documentation. The Family Mentor supports the residents by promoting their involvement with family, friends, advocates, and other stakeholders. The Youth Mentor also encourages the residents to develop individual skills, talents and abilities while maintaining their health and safety requirements. Isobel’s Place is a residential care facility that operates 24 hours, seven days per week.

Qualifications:

  • B.S.W. degree or acceptable equivalent and related experience.
  • Strong facilitation skills.
  • Experience in working with teen moms.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Strong program development skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of issues and practices in the social work field, particularly related to Child Welfare.
  • Strong assessment skills.
  • Crisis counseling/problem solving skills.
  • Effective communication and written skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
  • Current police and child abuse checks needed.

Closing Date: All letters of interest and Resumes must be received by 4:00 p.m., January 23, 2025

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 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.