Training Resources for Youth (TRY) is one of the many programs of New Directions. T.R.Y. provides comprehensive wrap around services to multi-barrier youth ages 16 – 19. T.R.Y. has a mandate to attach youth to the labour force or assist them in returning to school.

T.R.Y. is hiring the following:

Full-Time Instructor

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Instructor’s responsibilities will be carried out in a culturally knowledgeable manner and will include:

• The facilitation of learning for mutli-barriered, high risk youth
• Development and implementation of group/individualized activities to enhance literacy, life skills, personal development and cultural awareness
• Creation of a safe, positive learning environment
• Provision of appropriate structure and behavioural management

Qualifications:

• Skilled in facilitating learning in academics, life skills, and personal development for individuals of differing levels of functioning and abilities in both group and one to one format
• Ability to create a safe and positive learning environment through classroom structure, behavioural management, and group techniques
• Experience working with youth and knowledge of the issues associated with marginalized youth
• Demonstrated awareness, and inclusiveness of multi-cultural beliefs and lifestyles
• Energetic and creative, with excellent team, time management, and organizational skills

The salary for this regular, full time position will be in the range of $33,197-$46,477 per annum. To better reflect the diversity of service users, preference will be given to qualified ethnically diverse applicants. The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child and Adult Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks.

Please forward your resume and three references by March 30th, 2018 to:

Administrative Assistant
Training Resources for Youth
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families
500-717Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 0M8
Fax: 204- 774-6468
Email: TRY at newdirections.mb.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from ethnically diverse persons including indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities and newcomers to reflect the diversity of participants we support and who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Website: newdirections.mb.ca