MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE, INC
EXTERNAL Employment Opportunity

Position: Youth Mentor
Classification: Permanent Full-Time (Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm)
Location: Honoring the Spirit of Our Little Sisters
Salary: Subject to Qualifications

Background:

The successful candidate will be responsible to facilitate and support at risk females and transgender youth 13-17 years of age. The site is a six-bed facility that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and offer a range of assessment and support services. It is anticipated that all six beds would run at a high rate of occupancy within short term and long- term residency.

The facility will be a safe and nurturing environment where young women will have the opportunity to experience a strong sense of caring, support and encouragement while building capacity to achieve their dreams.

Qualifications:

• Child & Youth Care Diploma or acceptable equivalent and related experience;
• Experiential applicants are encouraged to apply;
• Residential Care experience would be an asset;
• Supporting Caseload and Healing Plans implementing with the young women;
• Provides support/supervision to the residents;
• Program development and facilitation skills;
• 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 resident’s 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;
• Current First Aid/CPR certification;
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License;
• All employees are subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks.

All letters of interest and Resumes must be received no later than 4:00p.m January 23, 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