New Site Youth Support Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

12 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Internal & External Posting

Position:

Youth Support Worker - Days

Program:

Niich Zhaweniman Odeak

Salary:

$20.00 per hour

Classification:

Full Time 32 or40 hours a week

Hours of Work:

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Days of work:

Weekdays / Weekends (Various shifts available)

Reports To:

Site Manager

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Ndinawe is excited to be opening two NEW four bed youth facilities located in a newly constructed duplex.

These units will provide a beautiful home for youth aged In this home setting, youth will have the opportunity to feel safe, supported, nurtured, loved and can grow into the person they are intended to be.

Ndinawe's values are based on the Seven Sacred Laws and are the heart of who we are and how we honor our responsibility to be Good Relatives.

General Responsibility:

Provide supervision and ensure a safe environment for youth.
Act as a positive role model and provide mentorship to support youth in the development of independent living skills.
Provide resource information, complete referrals, and act as an advocate for youth upon request.
Ensure a safe, healthy, and clean environment for all youth participants.
Maintain clean working environment and space.
Ensure appropriate documentation as required. This includes logbook entries, MAR forms, incident reports, and all other documentation as required.

Qualifications Required:

A combination of appropriate education and employment history; postsecondary in the Child and Youth Care field is preferred.
Experience working in an Indigenous community setting with knowledge of culturalbased services.
Demonstrated understanding of a trauma informed approach in working with urban Indigenous youth with particular emphasis on youth with chronic involvement with the child welfare system, at risk for or experiencing homelessness and at risk for and or experiencing exploitation.
Capacity to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism.
Effective assessment, relationship building, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Community work experience with youth to improve wellness, coping skills, and empowerment in the following areas: poverty, housing, legal, social assistance, education, family violence, substance use, crisis intervention, mental health, colonization.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently without prompting.
Current and up to date CPR and First Aid Certification is required.
Proven ability to work in a changing work environment.
Understanding and capacity to work within a harm reduction and trauma informed framework.
Current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check required.
Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment.

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:
Human Resources

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

Salary:

$20.00 per hour

Expected hours:
per week

Benefits: