Newcomer Child and Youth Mentor

7 days ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada IRCOM (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba) Full time

NEWCOMER CHILD AND YOUTH MENTOR

After School Program (ASP) - Full time, permanent position

WHAT IRCOM OFFERS:

  • A warm, fun and supportive work community
  • An incredibly diverse workplace that is committed to staff wellness and inclusion
  • A staff team that is passionate, committed and unified in supporting settlement of newcomer families
  • An innercity organization committed to Truth and Reconciliation
  • A familyfriendly organization
  • A place where you can make a difference and feel the rewards of your work on a daily basis



CANDIDATE PROFILE:
The Child and Youth Mentor is an individual who:

  • Has the ability to relate well with and positively influence newcomer children and youth
  • Has a good understanding of newcomer vulnerabilities, especially regarding gang affiliation in Winnipeg and surrounding area
  • Has initiative, creativity and resourcefulness to support diverse programming in varied locations
  • Acts as a role model, mentor and leader to children and youth as they integrate into Canada
  • Is prepared, organized and good at keeping track of participant and program details
  • Loves working in a diverse and dynamic team
  • Believes in IRCOM's mission
***: Guided by the vision, mission and values of the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM), Inc., the Child and Youth Mentor (CYM) assists the After School Program (ASP) team in providing enhanced social, behavioural and mental health supports to higher-risk newcomer youth and children. The CYM will work closely with children and youth to build prevention strategies, follow up on behaviour and interpersonal conflicts, and support ASP staff in programs.


The primary responsibility of the CYM is to provide supports and activities, as well as mentorship, to ASP participants who have been identified as needing enhanced intervention and supports.

The CYM helps higher-risk youth and children build social, emotional, communication and conflict resolution skills.

The CYM develops strong relationships with newcomer youth and child participants to be well-integrated in programs and to be positively engaged with peers, family, school and community by:

  • Directly supporting higherrisk youth and children in programs and engaging in out of program follow ups with individuals who are identified as higher risk
  • Work with ASP's Youth and Family Support Worker, ASP managers, Social Workers and other IRCOM teams to ensure holistic services for higherrisk youth and children
  • Enhancing and supporting programming and supports for higherrisk youth and children
  • Reporting and record keeping
  • Assisting with program delivery
With guidance, support and supervision from the ASP Manager, the CYM will undertake the following:

duties and responsibilities:

Direct Support to Newcomer Youth and Children: (60%)

  • Provide mentorship to newcomer youth and children during ASP programs
  • Be a role model for youth and children
  • Provide oneonone and group supports, activities and programs for youth and children requiring added supports to positively engage in program, school, employment and community
  • Use recognized training, tools and techniques to support vulnerable newcomer youth and children in areas such as: anger management, impulse control, decision making, addictions, trauma, mental health, crime/gang prevention, suicide prevention, intergenerational conflict, educational challenges, etc.
  • Help implement a range of activities, programs, groups and outings for youth and children identified for added supports in coordination with Program manager
  • Prepare goalsetting plans and track progress with targeted children and youth
  • Advocate for appropriate additional services or interventions as needed
  • Support higherrisk youth in a manner that is consistent with IRCOM's familyfocused model
  • Provide appropriate referrals to internal resources and programs as well as external services

Team and Interdepartmental Support:
(15%)

  • Support ASP staff working with higher risk youth and children
  • Keep the ASP team informed, educated and advised regarding risk, safety and harm prevention for program participants
  • Play a lead role with supporting staff to provide daytoday supports and problemsolving
  • Participate in relevant IRCOM working groups (e.g., Safety, Police, Antiracism)
  • Participate in allstaff, ASP and relevant High Needs Support Team meetings
  • Participate in ongoing professional development
  • Comply with all applicable IRCOM policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Support Children and Youth Programs:
(15 %)

  • Engage with children and youth in programs to build relationships and observe behaviours
  • Assist in the implementation of preventative and intervention strategies
  • Help develop and run new groups and services to address specific arising issues
  • Connect and participate in community wide activities related to gangs, police, neighbourhood safety, service provision in th

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