January 2, 2025

Posting Number: 25-01-19 (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Family Group Conference Mentor

Classification: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location: 445 King Street

Starting Salary: Subject to Qualifications/Experience

Background:

The incumbent will provide families of children and youth the greatest opportunity to rediscover their power to make family decisions and reconcile to the family’s strengths within an Indigenous framework. This framework includes gathering the people in their support network, providing programming and support to the family’s needs, and reflecting Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre’s philosophy.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Human Services or acceptable equivalent/related experience.
  • Working knowledge of the Child Welfare Legislation and Standards.
  • Thorough understanding of the Family Group Conference Model.
  • Understanding of and ability to promote culturally sensitive care for children.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with families, young parents, and team members.
  • Ability to work independently and to set and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to be flexible, working some evenings and weekends when necessary. Sometimes, we have youth at Isobel’s place who require immediate FGC Mentor intervention, which doesn’t always happen during work hours.
  • Ability to implement program policies and protocols.
  • Ability to plan and implement a practical conference with all youth and their support.
  • Understand the challenges youth face generally and as adolescent parents.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in written form, including effectively using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
  • Understanding of and ability to promote culturally sensitive care for children in keeping with Indigenous values and community issues.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous mandated and non-mandated organizations.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
  • Subject to a Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry, and Prior contact checks.

All letters of interest and resumes must be received before 4:00 p.m., January 9, 2024.

Attention: Gillian Anderson, Human Resources Assistant

                 Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc.

                 350-200 Alpine Way, Headingley, Manitoba, R4H 0B7

                 Fax: (204) 946-5042 or email: 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.