Peer Mentor - Winnipeg, Canada - Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:

Peer Mentor - Student Cultural Support Worker

Salary:

$16.00 per hour

Classification:

full time

Hours of Work:

To be Determined

Reports To:

Oshkabaawis

Closing Date:

Open until filled

The Peer Mentor - Student Cultural worker is responsible for engaging youth in cultural activities guided by our cultural team, assessing and meeting the needs of youth accessing the cultural spaces in various sites.

The Peer Mentor assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization's philosophy, direction, and policy standards.

General Responsibility:

Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth accessing Ndinawe's cultural spaces, emphasizing trust, respect, and active engagement.
Maintain awareness of youth accessing the space, assessing their needs and purpose at the site.
Ensure youth have access to harm reduction supplies and education when needed; Provide Oshkabaawis with list of needed supplies when inventory is diminishing.
Supervise and engage with youth accessing space, promoting safety and respect among all participants.
Manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect; communicate any conflicts, crisis, or challenges directly to the Oshkabaawis.
Act as an encouraging, supportive, and motivating role model for youth.
Ensure a positive, welcoming, and inclusive environment that is respectful and appreciative of our community's diversity.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to support programming opportunities for youth.
Support the emotional and social development of all youth participants through active listening, constructive conversation, and creating opportunities for skill development.
Ensure appropriate documentation of interactions with youth and completion incident reports as required.
Maintain program statistics and complete written reports as required.
Maintain the cleanliness of the cultural space by participating in the general cleanup of the site.
Attend staff meetings and participate in staff development as directed by the Oshkabaawis.
Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Site Policy Manual as well as the Ndinawe Personnel Policy.
Performs other tasks consistent with this job description as per personnel policies and procedures that aligns with the support and growth of Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

Qualifications Required:

Postsecondary education in Child and Youth Care, Social Services or Mental Health and Addictions would be beneficial

- experience working with urban Indigenous youth who may be disconnected form their families, communities, and culture and engaging in high-risk activities from a youth centered, strength based approach.

Demonstrated ability to work and empathize with youth who may have experienced abuse, poverty, grief and loss, oppression, violence, mental health challenges, addictions issues in a nonjudgmental, youthcentered approach.
Proven capacity to effectively plan and implement programming,
Current training in conflict resolution, deescalation, and risk assessment.
Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster a safe and supportive atmosphere within the centre, acting as a role model for healthy attitudes and positive relationships.
Strong knowledge concerning the impact of colonization and cultural assimilation of Indigenous people.
Respect for and knowledge of traditional Indigenous healing, culture, traditions, teaching, and ceremonies with capacity of integrating same into daily wellness activities.
Proven ability to work with a high degree of compassion, understanding, and sensitivity.
Strong ability to work under mínimal supervision and act with a high degree of independent judgement, acting on a variety of matters as required.
Demonstrated ability to participate in and contribute to a strong team environment with an inclusive and collaborative approach.
Proven ability to work in a stressful and changing work environment.
Capacity to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality and respect.
Working knowledge of child welfare and protection issues, including relevant legislation and reporting requirements.
Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and improvement through the incorporation of reflective workbased learning approaches.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.

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.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector