EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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1. GirlSpace Coordinator

2. Family Support Worker - Indigenous Mental Wellness 

3. After-school leaders (Junior and Senior, Yellowknife)

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1. GirlSpace Coordinator  

Reporting to the Team Lead, Family & Youth, the GirlSpace Coordinator provides age-appropriate programming for youth on anti-oppression, teaches leadership, empowerment and self-esteem while providing a safe environment for youth to make friends and be themselves. The position is based in Yellowknife. Starting salary $32.56-$34.55/hourly. 

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Skills & Knowledge: 

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• Diploma in Social Work or Human Sciences, child and youth Studies with at least two years experience in related field or equivalent in education and experience.

• Working experience with people who experience gender based violence, addictions and mental health issues.

• Strong working experience with children and youth

• Advanced knowledge of the signs of violence and abuse at an early age and effective interventions.

• Knowledge of Indigenous peoples of Canada, residential school, sixties scoop, colonization, TRC and other matters and have an understanding of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

• Related life skills experience, effective intervention experience with individuals and family related to violence and/or addiction/mental health.

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Responsibilities and other qualifications are listed in the Job Description. 

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Apply to childrecovery@ywcanwt.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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2. Family Support Worker, Indigenous Mental Wellness

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The Family Support Worker, Indigenous Mental Wellness, provides support and coordinates services to current and potential transitional housing clients and families including intake of new admissions and discharge of housing units and collaborates with First Nations. Inuit, governments, agencies/organizations and community partners to improve the coordination and access to YWCA NWT programs and services. A main focus of this role is to identify and improve access to Indigenous or mental wellness services, supports and link clients with existing services, provide comprehensive client centred, culturally appropriate mental wellness services in the community, to provide programs and services and workshops which promote wellness, increase community awareness using traditional teachings to promote healing.

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Download full job description

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• A certificate in Social Work or Health (equivalencies considered )

• Knowledge of Indigenous peoples of Canada, residential school, sixties scoop, colonization, TRC and have an understanding of the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

• Experience working with families facing conditions of risk (mental health issues, substance abuse, familyviolence, trauma, low-income, food/housing insecurity).

• Current First Aid/CPR certification.

• Other skills/knowledge as outlined in the Job Description

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Apply with cover letter and resume to Director of Housing at kate@ywcanwt.ca. 

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Note: Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. YWCA NWT thanks all applicants for their interest.

 

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​3. Junior & Senior After-school leaders (Yellowknife)

YWCA NWT has openings for part-time Junior & Senior Leaders with the Afterschool childcare program operating at Yellowknife schools. The after-school program is for children ages 4-10 years old.  Staff provide a wide variety of exciting indoor and outdoor activities to keep children engaged and entertained. A Junior leader position is an excellent opportunity for high school students looking to gain work experience and job skills. Minimum age to apply is 16 years old. Senior leaders are responsible for supervision of junior leaders. 

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Hours of work 3:00pm – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding stat holidays. Additional time required on professional development days, early dismissals and March break. 

 

Under the direction of the Afterschool Coordinator, organize appropriate games, crafts and activities for children 

Required to work flexible hours throughout the school year on professional development days. 

Applicants must be able to support children effectively, participate fully as a team member, have good communication skills and be reliable and responsible.

1+ years’ childcare experience and knowledge of child development would be an asset.  

Clear criminal records check 

Anyone 18 or over also require a vulnerable sector check, a standard First Aid course with AED, and current immunization record with the Hep B series, up-to date tetanus and a TB test.

 

Hiring is ongoing. Send resumes to rachael@ywcanwt.ca.  

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Note: Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. YWCA NWT thanks all applicants for their interest.