Main Duties Include: 

• Mentor and support at least five at-risk youth 
• Build relationships with and support youth from the SNA Youth Program 
• Provide crisis support for Outreach youth and their families 
• Facilitate and support youth in goal development 
• Facilitate and support youth in exploration and identification of their own culture 
• Facilitate and support youth in exploration of different cultures 
• Connect Outreach youth to supports and resources in the community 
• Address basic needs (safe place, food and clothing) of Outreach youth 
• Supervise youth completing restorative justice and community service hours 
• Complete daily progress reports, statistics and assessments of Outreach youth 
• Participate in planning and implementation of monthly family events 
• Participate in planning, implementation and supervision of Junior Staff program 
• Work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends

Requirements: 

• Experience working with at-risk inner-city youth and/or understanding of inner-city issues 
• Understanding of barriers that exist for Aboriginal and Newcomer youth and their families 
• Experience in mentoring or counselling youth 
• Understanding of resources available for youth within the inner-city 
• Understanding of culture, cultural identities and resources within Winnipeg, specifically Newcomer and Aboriginal 
• Able to work in times of crisis and under pressure 
• Self-motivated and able to manage a flexible work schedule 
• Enjoy working in a team and individually 
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Ability to provide a current criminal record check and child abuse registry check 
• Ability to work afternoons, evenings and some weekends 
• Valid Manitoba Drivers Licence 
• Working cell phone

Assets:

• Relevant education or experience in one on one mentorship, wraparound, social work, community development, inner city studies, or other applicable fields. 
• Relevant training including: current First Aid & CPR, ASIST, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 
• Creativity and ambition 
• Experience working with youth involved in gangs 
• Experience working with youth with addictions or mental health issues (especially FASD) 
• Experience working with LGBTQ* and other marginalized groups of youth 
• Understanding of the Youth Criminal Justice System 
• Understanding of Restorative Justice theory and practices 
• Class 4 Drivers Licence 

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