WORKPLACE MENTOR – YARD WORK CREW
Competition # WPM 22-061 MAY 2, 2023
SWEEP TERM till September 1st, 2023, Part-Time 70 hours bi-weekly; Days.

Our ideal team member is passionate about making a difference and is committed to empowering the young people we support. We are looking for individuals who will positively contribute to an inclusive, non-judgmental, and fun environment. Marymounders are leaders who are confident, resilient, and open to trying new things. If you join our team, you can expect a challenging, yet rewarding and fulfilling career.
The SWEEP Workplace Mentor supervises and works alongside Marymound clients while they gain work experience that they can apply to future employment opportunities. This dynamic position is responsible for providing and promoting skills through opportunities, social enterprise, special projects and Marymound’s Yard work crew. They will also be required to assist on the hot dog cart and in the kitchen on as a needed basis.

Eligibility for this grant position is 18 - 29 years of age.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises clients within the SWEEP work program including but not limited to yardwork, Marymound kitchen placements including catering, and hot dog stand
• Teach youth how to safely use tools and equipment.
• Maintain health and safety standards in work areas.
• Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using hoses, or watering cans.
• Gather and remove Litter.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws. Saws, hedge, or brush trimmers. Or axes
• Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
• Required to work long periods of time standing.
• Pushing or pulling objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Excellent physical and emotional health
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be willing to work in hot weather (Sunscreen, water, rest breaks available as required)
• Evaluates, records, and reports client progress as well as assess the personal and social development of each program participant.
• Manages behavioral dynamics as part of the individualized treatment process for the clients.
• Assumes joint responsibility in maintaining constant communication with care providers on matters relating to youth, staff and general operations.
• Roles models excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic.
• Assists in the various social enterprise endeavors with the outcome of transferring acquired skills into the community.
• Maintains health and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience providing physical, psychological, and social support to at-risk youth or other vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Must be familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional, social, and recreational needs of children and youth.
• Working experience in yard maintenance equipment and manual labour is an asset.
• Experience working from a trauma-informed perspective is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in issue and supports related to addictions, harm reduction strategies, and/or sexual exploitation would be considered an asset.
• Valid First Aid/CPR is required.
• Mental health/crisis training certifications including NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) would be considered an asset.
• Sound knowledge Willingness to obtain Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license, and satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Vulnerable Sector checks.
•  Clear Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Prior Contact checks.
• Exceptional multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to autonomously prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participating in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth is an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the job.

Marymound offers: competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and pension package for qualified positions, opportunities for growth and advancement, professional development opportunities, wellness programming, fun events including a yearly staff retreat and staff BBQ’s, access to Elders and Indigenous Cultural Services and much more!

Request for reasonable accommodations will be made available for those who may be affected by a barrier in respect of the materials or activities used in the assessment or selection process.

Deadline for applications: May 16, 2023
Salary Range: F1 $16.45 - $20.69
Internal Applicants: Submit ‘Internal Application Form’ with cover letter and current resume
External Applicants: Submit a cover letter and résumé, including references to:
Competition # WPM 22-061
E-mail: careers@marymound.com

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Employment opportunities are advertised on our website: www.marymound.com