Description
POSITION TYPE TERM (12 Months), FULL-TIME (Mon – Fri, with flexibility to work weekends)
Position Summary:
The Ikwewag Wiigiwaam Owiiji'in Indinawemaaganag (IWOI) - Women's Lodge, Helping All People. Level 2 Team member will take on a mentorship role, supporting the growth and development of early-career (Level 1) team members. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about knowledge-sharing and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to Level 1 team members, helping them navigate their roles and career paths.
- Share expertise and best practices to enhance team capabilities.
- Assist with setting goals, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and developing action plans.
- Identify needs of individuals who are vulnerable or at risk of crisis that may require immediate emergency support.
- Develop and maintain professional and supportive relationships with participants through a trauma informed lens.
- Support participants by providing short-term supports and connecting them to social services agencies.
- Apply case work knowledge and skills by engaging directly with community members to support their overall well-being and assist them in navigating complex life challenges and social systems.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and excellence in work, serving as a role model for Level 1 staff.
- Work closely with the Manager and Supervisor to align mentoring efforts with organizational goals.
- Offer constructive feedback and help mentees reflect on their progress and achievements.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum three years’ work, lived, or volunteer experience with Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people, with knowledge of gender-specific issues in these communities preferred.
- Previous involvement in coaching, mentoring, or training staff preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding about trauma informed approach, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approach.
- Must be open-minded and committed to supporting diverse cultural approaches to healing, including the ability to hold space in a culturally safe and respectful manner.
- Physical ability to be on foot and perform the duties of the position (which may include standing or walking for extended periods of time).
- Certification in First Aid, MHFA, ASIST is an asset.
- Class 5 driver's license is preferred.
- This role is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, and an Adult and Child Abuse Registry Check, to be produced prior to commencing employment.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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