Program Facilitator

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:

Program Facilitator - Arts and Recreation

Salary:

$21.93 per hour

Classification:

Full time, 12 month term

Days of Work:

Sunday to Thursday

Hours of Work:

1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., hours may vary

Reports To:

Manager of Specialized Services

Job Description

The Program Facilitator assists in the planning and implementation of youth programs and services across all sites. The Program Facilitator assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.'s (Ndinawe) philosophy, direction, and policy standards.

General Responsibility:

• Facilitating the skill development of youth through curriculum facilitation, role modeling, and actively engaging them in hands on learning.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with resources and services which support the goals of the program.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth based on trust, respect, and confidentiality.
• Provide supervision and support to youth attending the program promoting safety and respect among all participants.
• Respond to crisis/emergent situations as required.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of interactions with youth, and incident reports as required.
• Maintain program statistics, complete written reports, and evaluation processes as required.
• Work collaboratively with all the Ndinawe programming staff to ensure the needs of the youth are being met.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in staff development as directed by the Manager of Specialized Services.
• Maintain workspaces and participate in the general cleanup of the building on a daily basis.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Ndinawe Personnel Policy and site-specific manual.
• Perform other tasks consistent with this job description as per personnel policies and procedures that align with the support and growth of Ndinawe.

Qualifications Required:

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Level C – CPR/1 Aid.
• Education in relevant humanities/social development field or a combination of education, employment experience, personal experience and/or volunteer work.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated reliability in time management.
• Ability to establish relationships with youth combined with the ability to been seen as a mentor.
• Experience working with Indigenous people and possess an understanding of Indigenous culture and spirituality.
• Proven capacity to effectively plan and implement programming.
• Positive, respectful and flexible in times of crisis and urgency.
• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment.

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment.

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:

Attention: Human Resources

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

Email:

* 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected to an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: $21.93 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit?
• Do you have a valid CPR/First Aid Certification?
• Do you have experience working with indigenous youth?

Work Location: In person