Youth Mentorship Specialist

4 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Ka Ni Kanichihk Full time

Job Opportunity:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Youth Mentorship Specialist at Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.

About the Role:

As a member of our team, you will provide transitional supports for youth from 16 to 21 years of age who are leaving the care of Child and Family Services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create positive and attainable expectations and goals alongside the mentees
  • Foster the mentees' individual strengths and talents and customize provided supports and resources
  • Teach life skills, such as budgeting and housing, how to access childcare, and understanding healthy relationships
  • Recruit and retain participants, listen to concerns, and troubleshoot requests
  • Model responsible, engaged, and positive behavior
  • Ensure that traditional knowledge is incorporated in all levels of the program
  • Facilitate and organize a variety of youth activities
  • Cultivate creative, holistic, and sincere mentorship and support
  • Inform the Coordinator of concerns, questions, and challenges
  • Follow Organizational safety protocols and procedures, including transportation of participants as required

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated understanding of the mentorship role working alongside vulnerable youth
  • An engaged mentor that ensures participants are able to access resources barrier-free
  • Able to take detailed case notes and produce report documentation if required
  • Takes initiative on program planning, prepping, and facilitating
  • A harm reduction and trauma-informed lens advocate
  • A builder of strong relationships with participants and other stakeholders involved
  • Demonstrator and incorporator of cultural knowledge and competence
  • Knowledgeable on youth and community resources, and able to assist in system navigation

Qualifications:

  • Relevant post-secondary education, or combination of education and experience
  • One to two years' experience working with vulnerable youth
  • A valid Manitoba Driver's License, clear driver's abstract, and reliable transportation


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