Description
POSTING # 24-06-26
POSITION TYPE CASUAL
Background:
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is currently seeking an individual for the LIVE IN Yellow Shawl Student Mentor position. This program is a partnership between the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre and Community Education Development Association (CEDA) and will phase in a structured independent living program for up to 14-youth between 16 to 21 years of age who need an innovative youth housing program focused on providing safe and supportive housing with a continuum of structure and supervision ranging from peer support to more direct staffing involvement in daily activities. Mature adults will provide general stability and care at home and direct support and intervention with youth as needed.
Position Descriptions:
Student Housing Mentors are live-in mentors, responsible adult(s) in each unit, who provide general stability in the home and, when required, increase support and intervention with youth residents. Mentors are paid $1,500/month and have their own room and free rent, but food and personal items are their responsibility. Is required to be in the home when youth are present (morning, evening/weekends) and are provided respite one weekend per month. This position does support time to attend school/university and have another part-time job if the functioning of the home for youth is not compromised. (This is a contract position with no employee benefits).
Qualifications:
- Experience working with Indigenous youth and their families.
- Establishing trusting relationships with youth to improve their health and well-being.
- Ability to use strength-based, solution-focused, and non-judgmental approaches.
- Ability to take initiative, take direction, and work well in a team setting.
- Flexibility to workdays, evenings, and weekends as may be required.
- Proficient in MS Office applications and basic database, email, and social media skills.
- Understanding of Indigenous customs, experience, traditions, and values is an asset.
- CPR and First Aid valid Certification.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a vehicle would be an asset.
- All applicants must provide a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry check.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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