Family Wellness Mentor
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Job Description
Competition #2025-065
Category: Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: June 27 2025
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Director of Children and Families the Family Wellness Mentor will work directly with First Nation parents involved with the Manitoba Child and Family Services (CFS) system. The Family Wellness Mentor will assist First Nation parents who are seeking access to programs and supports to increase visitation and work toward family reunification.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend a weekly case conference to review and assign client files.
- Complete the intake process for all assigned client files and engage clients to develop a Brave Path.
- Inform new clients of the Terms of Service Agreement.
- Work with parents to identify short and long-term goals and the necessary steps to achieve set goals.
- Establish rapport with clients by maintaining communication and by facilitating at minimum weekly wellness checks.
- Help parents create stability and increase access to resources and support services to help work toward bringing their children home.
- Help parents to establish personal and social support systems.
- Work in collaboration with various FNFAO streams of service as well as various external agencies including but not limited to CFS provide support to clients attending court etc. to meet the needs of clients to achieve the overall goal of reunifying First Nations families.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources available and connect families with resources as needed.
- Incorporate culturally appropriate intervention skills and teachings within the work.
- Assist with the development implementation and facilitation of FNFAO workshops.
- Maintain up-to-date records of client files case notes and provide monthly reports to supervisor
- Adhere to policies and procedures and confidentiality with specific attention to attendance and professional ethics.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education & Experience
- Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered;
- Experience working with families navigating the Child and Family Services system is an asset;
- Knowledge and understanding of the Child and Family Services system policies laws and regulations standards and recent legal and regulatory developments is an asset;
- Knowledge of First Nation issues related to the child welfare and justice system and health and social services;
- Experience working with First Nation children youth and families;
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience facilitating workshops.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Knowledge of management organizational and planning principles.
- Ability to follow office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of First Nation culture history and issues.
- Able to work flexible hours and travel upon request.
- Must have a valid Class 5 drivers license and a reliable vehicle.
- Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Clear Child Abuse Checks.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for qualifications and resume along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. on June 27 2025 to:
Human Resources
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
14th Floor 275 Portage Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba R3B 2B3
Quote Competition # 2025-065 in your application
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
