Youth Ambassador - Skills4Life
Youth Ambassador - Skills4Life
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Youth Ambassador Skills4Life
The Link is hiring!Come grow with us walk along side people in our community as we grow strong& resilient together. We are seeking candidates with strong character thatshare our vision for a brighter future; people of action who can support theresilience and potential in people. We honour and strive to model through ouractions the traditional Seven Teachings of the Anishinabe: Love RespectCourage Honesty Wisdom and Humility & Truth.
SUMMARY: The Youth Ambassador Program brings forward youth champions representing the various programs within The Link: Youth and Family Supports. These young leaders serve in a team of peers to support outreach spread awareness about the program and represent the program in communities and schools. Preference is given to youth aged 1830 to represent the population they are supporting as well as those with an Indigenous background.
Youth Ambassadors also participate in ongoing workshops trainings team building exercises and opportunities to develop skills and leadership competencies. We are currently looking to bring on a Youth Ambassador for the Skills4life programs that have been created to help youth ages 1230 develop their life and employment skills find and maintain housing and participate in volunteering opportunities that will enhance their community.
The Youth Ambassador works alongside a team of staff volunteer mentors and students to spread awareness about the programs and represent The Link while out in the community in a professional manner.
PRIMARYRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Commit to learning and developing awareness of the Skills4Life Programs
- Acting as a representative of the Skills4Life Program in the community
- Develop supportive relationships with participants
- Support participants in maintaining tenancy including: helping with budgeting support in keeping living space clean complete applications and forms as needed and effectively communicating with the landlord
- Support participants with conflict resolution advocacy and linkage with community services
- Take participants to appointments view apartments etc.
- Assist with participant move ins and move outs
- Encourage and assist participants in developing their strengths and setting goals
- Communicates concerns or incidents with the staff team immediately
- Transports youth to and from community volunteer activities
- Liaise with community organizations
- Makes links and connections with participants in the community to support their skill development utilizing volunteer work and participant goals
- Follows youths case plan in the community and makes links between the case plan and community activities with the participant
- Acts as an advocate on behalf of the best interest of the youth ensuring that their rights are respected
- Acts as a positive role model for youth
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A combination of experience and/or education will be considered.
- Experience working with highrisk youth.
- Demonstrated experience in group facilitation.
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C or willingness toobtain.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable SectorSearch a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checksand a clear Adult Abuse Registry check all done within the last 3 months.
- ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention SkillsTraining).
- Crisis Deescalation Training.
- Valid drivers license acceptable drivers abstract and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- Ability to travel within the city of Winnipeg
- Knowledge of Indigenous customs traditions and beliefswill be considered an asset.
This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who selfdeclare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SALARY RANGE:$18.00 per hour
HOURS OF WORK: 20 to 35 hours per week Monday to Friday days and evenings with a possibility of working on weekends when operationally required.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1
HOW TO APPLY: Applicantsmust demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet therequirements of the position.
Please submit a coverletter and resume (in word or PDF).
Application deadline: Open until filled
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity please know that you are welcome to request accommodations at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.
The Link is an equal opportunity employer Indigenouspeople women visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouragedto apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverseworkforce. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selectedfor an interview will be contacted. For further information about our otheremployment and volunteer opportunities please visithttps://
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Employment Type
Full-Time
