Position: Youth Mentor
Classification: Permanent Full-Time, Mon-Fri (8am-4pm)
Location: Rural Setting 45 minutes North of Winnipeg
Starting Salary: Subject to Qualifications

The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is currently seeking an individual for the position of Youth Mentor for the Hands of Mother Earth (H.O.M.E) residential facility. H.O.M.E strives to provide a nurturing and safe environment for high risk youth ages 13-17 years old. The site is a six- bed facility that operates 24 hours, 7days a week and offers a range of assessment and support services. H.O.M.E is a safe house that provides care, safety and supervision through structured programs and intense holistic support services and healing opportunities for residents and their families.

Qualifications:

• Child & Youth Care Diploma or acceptable equivalent and related experience;
• Residential Care experience would be an asset;
• Caseload and Healing Plan development to implement with the young woman;
• Provide support/supervision to the residents;
• Program development and facilitation skills;
• Liaises, supervises and consults with collateral agencies with regards to specific service recipient or service concerns in general;
• Incumbent must be aware of the impact and effects of sexual exploitation / abuse on the lives of the young women and be able to establish relationships with residents build on trust and genuine caring;
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team member;
• Ability to work under stressful situations;
• Knowledge of the Child Welfare Legislation and Standards;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Understanding of Indigenous values and community issues;
• First Aid/CPR Certification;
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a vehicle required.

All letters of interest and Resumes must be received no later than 4:00p.m January 15, 2019

Attention: Jacqueline Trout
Human Resources Assistant
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc
350-200 Alpine Way
Headingley, Manitoba R4H 0B7
Fax # 204-946-5042 or HR at mamawi.com

Website: www.mamawi.com