Nurturing Youth Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Shawenim Abinoojii Inc Full time

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Sacred Care Caregiver. This role involves providing primary support and nurturing care for youth in their home, responding to their complex needs while honoring their cultural identity and connection to their First Nation.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Provide nurturing care and guidance to youth who may have complex behavioral or emotional needs.
  • Implement strategies learned through training to support youth in building skills that empower them to respond to their human needs.
  • Offer a supportive and understanding environment for youth who have been faced with trauma.
  • Support youth in accessing services and implementing strategies focused on their healing and wellness.
  • Provide care with compassion, patience, and empathy, understanding the unique needs and experiences of each youth.
  • Serve as a positive role model and advocate for the well-being of the youth in your care.
  • Ongoing crisis intervention.
  • Complete and submit required service documentation, including daily logs and incident reports.
  • Utilize a relationship-based approach to deescalating and responding to emergencies as they arise.
  • Maintain timely and effective communication with the holistic circle of care to support the care of youth.

**Qualifications:**

  • Genuine compassion for children and a desire to make a difference in their lives.
  • Patience, empathy, and a nurturing demeanor.
  • Willingness to undergo specialized training to respond to the unique needs of young people.
  • Ability to provide a safe and stable home environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of young people facing adversity.
  • Minimum of two years related experience in the helping field.
  • Experience in supporting the development of daily living skills.
  • Knowledge of community-based resources.
  • Knowledge in the areas of Addictions, Attachment, Mental Health and Trauma and how it impacts families.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of First Nations experiences, culture and philosophies.
  • Demonstrated skills and competence to establish supportive relationships.
  • Knowledge of assessment, crisis intervention.
  • Satisfactory Child Abuse, Vulnerable Person Check & Criminal Record Check
  • Strong understanding of child and youth development.
  • Excellent communication, organization, problem solving, and team skills.
  • Ability to speak Anishinaabe preferred.


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