Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
Project Based Employment Opportunities

Term Position to March 31, 2020 (with possible extension)

Program Mentor – Oshkabaywis “My Helper”
(Mentor for Women)

Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. Is a nonprofit, community based; Indigenous lead human services organization that provides a range of Indigenous identified programs and services that focus on the wholeness, wellness and that builds on the strengths and resilience of Indigenous People.

Ka Ni Kanichihk is seeking a Program Mentor who is a passionate creative supporter, who will be responsible for mentoring and supporting Indigenous female youth ages 12-20 who are involved in or associated with youth street gangs and who are involved in the criminal justice system in Winnipeg.

You will bring working knowledge and experience in the Wraparound service delivery approach including experience working with gang involved/affiliated Indigenous female youth. You have excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills with the ability to maintain program administration including case notes, referrals, meeting with collaterals, writing reports, as well as the ability to plan and organize weekly engagement in positive recreational/social activities, provide daily social supports.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Community or Health Sciences, or relevant post-secondary education.
• Commitment to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge, cultural reclamation and traditional healing practices
• Three (3) years’ experience working with Indigenous youth
• Experience in Crisis Counselling and Outreach, and knowledge of traditional healing practices
• Knowledge in community development and advocacy
• Practice rooted in trauma informed care
• Experience working with high risk populations
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge, identification and assessment of risk factors
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, etc.
• Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to staff and participant privacy
• Must be prepared to work 40 hours a week with flexible hours including days, weekends, and evenings
• Must provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector search completed and child abuse registry check
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is mandatory.

To Apply:

Please send the following in on attachment: Resume, Cover Letter, and three work related references and a response to the following questions:

1. What do you do to contribute to a healthy, vibrant work culture?
2. Please describe your understanding of the work Ka Ni Kanichihk does and how the position of Program Mentor helps in fulfilling this mandate?

Ka Ni Kanichihk is committed to achieving employment equity, therefore encourage applicants to self-declare in Cover letter if Indigenous (First Nation (includes Status, Treaty or Non-Status), Metis and Inuit).

The posting will remain open until filled with first review of applications being December 21, 2017.

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Fiorina Pasquarelli
Human Resource Administrator
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
455 McDermot Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 0B5
Fax # (204)953-5824
Email: fpasquarelli at kanikanichihk.ca

Ka Ni Kanichihk thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.