January 28, 2025

POSTING NUMBER – 25-02-01 (Please include this number when applying)

Position Title: Community Mentor Position

Classification: Term to March 31, 2026

Location: Wi Che Win Program – 800 Selkirk Avenue

Salary: Subject to Qualifications

Background:

The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is seeking an individual for the Community Mentor position for the Wi Che Win Program. This is an integral part of our homelessness model. The successful candidate will work intensively with participants to determine eligibility for services in the programs. The incumbent must have strong assessment skills.  This position reports directly to the Wi Che Win Program Manager.

Duties/Expectations:

  • Administer a culturally appropriate intake and assessment process for prospective participants of the Naatamooskakowin Collaborative.
  • Market the Naatamooskakowin Collaborative with all access point referring organizations;
  • Develop and maintain constructive and effective contacts in the service systems that provide assistance to individuals experiencing being homeless;
  • Provide accurate and useful information and support to persons for information on resources/services for those experiencing being homeless;
  • Establish effective community relations relevant to the program;
  • Develop clear work processes for moving people through intake;
  • Provide information sessions to meet potential participants and assist with the application;
  • Coordination of VI-SPDAT pre-assessment forms to assess direction of further contact with individuals;
  • Receive VI-SPDAT forms – process and provide effective and timely evaluation and eligibility assessment of applications for Housing First;
  • In person – assess basic eligibility and ensure appropriate placement into a Care Planner or Assertive Case Management team;
  • Arrange appointments to conduct SPDAT interviews;
  • Contact with collateral agencies to explore needs of person based on information shared in the intake process;
  • Monthly Reporting

Qualifications:

  • An emphasis on assessment and meeting the needs of vulnerable populations which may include such disciplines and fields of study as: social work, rehabilitation practitioner, community development.
  • Minimum three years’ experience in case management, community outreach, mental health, addictions or housing programs in a front-line capacity is preferred. 
  • Exposure to or direct work history with principles of evidence-based practices, relationship/client centered approached, housing first principles and harm reduction models.
  • Prior experience on meeting the needs of vulnerable populations relative to housing is preferred.
  • Prior work with Indigenous cultures is preferred;
  • Mental Health First Aid; Standard First Aid and CPR; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention Certification preferred;
  • Valid driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle for work related duties is required;
  • Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search, and a current and satisfactory Child Welfare Intervention Record Check;

Closing Date: All letters of interest and Resume’s must be received before 4:00 p.m., February 4, 2025

Attention:                             Gillian Anderson, Human Resources Manager

                                                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. www.mamawi.com