Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.
Part-time Position (25 hrs/week)
Wahkohtowin - Strengthening Families Program
Youth Group Mentor
Wahkohtowin is a family based outreach program that engages youth between the ages of 11-17, and their families, who are facing systemic challenges and barriers. The program focuses on strengthening family bonds and promoting positive communication and the ability to jointly solve problems.
Ka Ni Kanichihk is seeking a passionate creative supporter who will work as part of a team of professionals and under guidance from the Project Manager and Site Coordinator, and in collaboration with other Youth and Adult Group Mentors. You will review and deliver curriculum faithfully to ensure fidelity; conduct home visits; carry out appropriate record keeping functions including case notes and data collection; and provide ongoing contact and support for program participants.
Qualifications:
- Post Secondary education in Child and Youth Care field, adult education, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Commitment to the strengths and values of Indigenous knowledge, cultural reclamation and traditional healing practices;
- Experience working in the Indigenous community;
- Ability to plan and facilitate group sessions;
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills;
- Ability to create and edit project documents, materials, presentations, and case notes;
- Proven team player who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability;
- Strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, professional work behaviour;
- Must be respectful, sensitive, and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status and sexual orientation as demonstrated in ability to communicate and interact with other staff, parents/guardians and youth;
- Exemplify the qualities of honesty, integrity, fairness, empathy, patience and trustworthiness when dealing with youth and their families;
- Drivers license and access to a vehicle an asset;
- Completed Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
To Apply:
Please send the following in on attachment: Resume, Cover Letter, and three work related references and a response to the following questions:
- What do you do to contribute to a healthy, vibrant work culture?
- Please describe your understanding of the work Ka Ni Kanichihk does and how the position of Youth Group 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.
