Support Helper - Winnipeg, Canada - Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

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Winnipeg, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE, INC

Internal/External Employment Opportunity
February 15, 2023

Position:
Astum Api Niikinaahk Support Helper

Classification:
Part-Time Weekends Saturday - Sunday 8 am

8 pm

Location:
Astum Api Niikinaahk

Salary:
$23.00 per hour

***: The
Support Helper - Ensures the safety of all residents and staff, performing such duties as screening telephone calls, monitoring the entrance, securing the building, and undertaking rounds as required. The incumbent will act in accordance with the Ma Mawi Code of Honour and Astum Api Niikinaahk' s service philosophy of providing trauma informed harm reduction support and assistance to our residents. They will encourage the residents to view themselves as a critical part of the Astum Api Niikinaahk community.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education in human services, or a combination of equivalent working experience, with an emphasis on assessment and meeting the needs of vulnerable populations is preferred.
Previous experience supporting care planners, community outreach, mental health, addictions, or housing programs in a frontline capacity is preferred.
Exposure to or direct work history with principles of evidencebased practices, relationship/client centered approached, Housing First principles and harm reduction models.
Prior experience on meeting the needs of vulnerable populations relative to housing is preferred.
Prior work with Indigenous cultures is preferred.
Working in a team environment with cultural groups, high needs, and marginalized populations.
Working with persons who are experiencing being homeless and knowledge of the barriers that is experienced in accessing supports.
Experience in assessing and supporting people experiencing mental health and addictions.
Training and experience in trauma informed care and harm reduction practices.
Trained in crisis intervention and risk management strategies
Nonviolence crisis intervention; CPR, Mental Health First Aid; Naloxone administration; AED defibrillator use; medication distribution; food handling certificate.
Valid driver's license, clear driver's abstract, and access to a vehicle for work related duties is required.

All letters of interest and Resumes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. November 12, 2021.

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.