Salary Position based on knowledge and experience
Creating Hope Society is an Indigenous non-profit organization that works with children,
youth, and families impacted by the ’60s Child Welfare Scoop and supports families
impacted by child welfare. CHS’s mission is to create hope for positive change, mend
hearts, and contribute to reconciliation through healing the impacts of intergenerational
trauma and reconnecting with culture and community.
Program Summary
- The Indigenous Boys Matter Too! The program is created to support and guide Indigenous male
- youth between the ages of 14 and 18 who want to increase their basic life skills, gain access to
- traditional cultural knowledge and Ways of Being, and develop skills to build healthy
- relationships and make better life choices.
- The IBMT Program Assistant will be part of a team that encourages, promotes, and creates
- opportunities for Indigenous male youth to learn and enhance basic life skills, increase access
- to Culture, Sport, and Recreation to promote healthy behaviors and relationships and create
- opportunities for positive outcomes in areas such as employment, education, cultural identity,
- personal development, and increased social support.
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting innovative ways to deliver supportive programming for
participants; this includes in-person, virtual, land-based, and other programming options
Responsible for supporting, leading, and/or co-facilitating workshop
presentations/classes regarding the educational activities of the program, such as
Indigenous Culture and Traditions, Indigenous History, Educational Field Trips, Arts and
Crafts, Community Involvement, and volunteering
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to program participants
Support a code of conduct among the participants which is respectful and inclusive
Support the Program Coordinator and Program Evaluator to contribute to the annual
evaluation
Be available to chaperone participants during guided field trips, cultural activities, and
ceremonies
Establish and maintain respectful and professional relationships with organizations who
are partners in the delivery of the program
Responsible for gathering data for monthly reports: Write narrative and activity reports
for program activities, contribute to the annual report, and share with the Program
Coordinator and management
Maintain proper filing of client information that complies with confidentiality requirements
Assist the Program Coordinator in developing and planning the program budget and
reconciliation of program funds
Other duties as required
Requirements
Post-secondary education in Child & Youth Care and/or 3 years’ experience working with
youth
Three years of experience working with Indigenous Peoples
Knowledge of Cree culture, history, values, and traditions
Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practices
Excellent written and communication skills
Experience in facilitating groups
Proficiency in Microsoft Software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and interact with
the general and culturally diverse public and service providers
Must have a valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle with 2 Mil LPD
Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check required
Child Welfare Intervention Check required
Please email resumes and cover letters to
pmanager@creatinghopesociety.ca
NO PHONE CALLS
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only selected interview
candidates will be contacted.
