Youth Engagement Co-Facilitator - EmpowerMen

Location

Winnipeg, MB | Canada

Job description

POSTING NUMBER – 24-03-10 (Please include this number when applying)

Position: Youth Engagement Co-Facilitator – EmpowerMen – Engaging Men and Boys Project

Classification: Term – until March 31, 2025, part-time (20 hours/week)

Location: 443 Spence Street Site

Salary: Subject to Qualifications

Background: The Youth Engagement Co-Facilitator is responsible for supporting the Youth Engagement Facilitator by building relationships with educators, teachers, social workers in schools and other leaders in the youth work field. The Co-Facilitator will be part of delivering and evaluating workshops for youth (especially girls, young women, and gender-diverse individuals) to prevent sexual exploitation and empower them to develop healthy relationship skills and increase safety.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY :

• Conduct outreach and build positive relationships with educators, teachers, social workers in school divisions and schools, colleges, etc.
• Build relationships with youth group leaders and other professionals working with youth in different settings
• Facilitate workshops to engage girls and young women in the prevention of sexual exploitation in high schools and youth groups
• Deliver presentations to educators, parents and other community partners on sexual exploitation, risks and solutions
• Work together with youth and survivor advisory committees and educators to stay up to date on current trends

Qualifications:

• Degree in education, youth work, social work or similar field
• Minimum of three (3) years in high school education, social work in a school or youth serving setting, youth support services, or related field
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to build and maintain positive relationships with youth (grade 9 to 12) and with partners in the education field
• Outstanding skills to engage young people through conversation and creative activities
• Knowledge of youth development (social, emotional, mental, relational) and the challenges that young people face
• Being comfortable to discuss sensitive topics such as relationships, sexuality (pornography, consent, abuse), power and privilege etc. in a positive and empowering way with young people
• Being familiar with sexual exploitation, sex trafficking and its impact on individuals and community
• Knowledge about online risks for exploitation and asset
• Demonstrates ability to organize a busy schedule, follow through on all tasks as assigned and meet deadlines
• Approachable, flexible, outgoing and non-judgmental towards young people
• Possesses a strong work ethic.
• Driver’s License and access to vehicle
• Ability to work occasionally in the evening and on weekends
• Supports Indigenous values; has knowledge of Indigenous cultures

Closing Date: All cover letters and resumes must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., March 14, 2024.

Attention: Brittany Delaquis, Human Resources Assistant

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc

350-200 Alpine Way

Headingley, Manitoba R4H 0B7

Fax # 946-5042 or [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to apply.

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