Youth Engagement Co-facilitator - Winnipeg, Canada - Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

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Winnipeg, Canada

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POSTING NUMBER Please include this number when applying)

February 13, 2024

Position:
Youth Engagement Co-Facilitator - EmpowerMen - Engaging Men and Boys Project

Classification:
Term - until March 31, 2025, part-time (20 hours/week)

Location:443 Spence Street Site

Salary:
Subject to Qualifications

Background:

The Youth Engagement Co-Facilitator is responsible for supporting the Youth Engagement Facilitator by building relationships with educators, teachers, social workers in schools and other leaders in the youth work field.

The Co-Facilitator will be part of delivering and evaluating workshops for youth (especially girls, young women, and gender-diverse individuals) to prevent sexual exploitation and empower them to develop healthy relationship skills and increase safety.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY:

Conduct outreach and build positive relationships with educators, teachers, social workers in school divisions and schools, colleges, etc.
Build relationships with youth group leaders and other professionals working with youth in different settings
Facilitate workshops to engage girls and young women in the prevention of sexual exploitation in high schools and youth groups
Deliver presentations to educators, parents and other community partners on sexual exploitation, risks and solutions
Work together with youth and survivor advisory committees and educators to stay up to date on current trends

Qualifications:

Degree in education, youth work, social work or similar field
Minimum of three (3) years in high school education, social work in a school or youth serving setting, youth support services, or related field
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

- ability to build and maintain positive relationships with youth (grade 9 to 12) and with partners in the education field

Outstanding skills to engage young people through conversation and creative activities
Knowledge of youth development (social, emotional, mental, relational) and the challenges that young people face
Being comfortable to discuss sensitive topics such as relationships, sexuality (pornography, consent, abuse), power and privilege etc. in a positive and empowering way with young people
Knowledge about online risks for exploitation and asset
Demonstrates ability to organize a busy schedule, follow through on all tasks as assigned and meet deadlines
Approachable, flexible, outgoing and nonjudgmental towards young people
Possesses a strong work ethic.
Driver's License and access to vehicle
Ability to work occasionally in the evening and on weekends
Supports Indigenous values; has knowledge of Indigenous cultures

Closing Date:
All cover letters and resumes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., February 20, 2024.

Attention:
Brittany Delaquis, Human Resources Assistant

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc

Alpine Way

Headingley, Manitoba R4H 0B7

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to apply.