Youth Mentor

POSTING # 25-01-35

POSITION TYPE CASUAL

Background: The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is seeking individuals for casual Youth Mentor positions within our 5 Youth Care Homes. Our homes provide culturally appropriate programming and work with birth families, CFS-mandated agencies, and other collaterals to provide wrap-around support, care planning, and skill development of youth in areas of violence prevention, healthy relationships, education, and leadership by using strength-based, Indigenous culture and trauma-informed practices. When applying, please specify which home you're interested in.

• Luke’s Place: 6 beds for boys 11–14 years of age
• Isobel’s Place: 12 beds for pregnant girls and transgender teens 14-17 years of age
• Circle of Care: 6 30-day emergency beds specifically used by ANCR for children 0-10 years of age
• Honoring the Spirit of our Little Sisters: 6-bed specialized home for sexually exploited girls and transgender teens 13-17 years of age
• Hands of Mother Earth: 6-bed rural healing lodge for sexually exploited girls and transgender teens 13–17 years of age

Qualifications:

• Child & Youth Care Diploma or acceptable equivalent and related experience.
• Experiential applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Residential Care experience would be an asset.
• Ability to support Caseload and Healing Plans.
• Ability to support/supervise children/youth.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute as a team member.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Indigenous values and community issues.
• Willing to work within a harm reduction framework.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a vehicle would be an asset.
• All employees are subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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