WAYFINDERS MANITOBA inc.
Wayfinders is a community-based mentorship, tutoring and advocacy program for high-school students. Working in partnership with schools, Wayfinders extends the school day, offers additional supports to students working towards high-school graduation and transition to post-secondary studies. Please visit our website for more program information: https://www.7oaks.org/wayfinders
Student Parent Support Worker (SPSW)
Student Parent Support Workers serve as primary advocates for Wayfinders’ students at school and in community. Applicants should possess recent & relevant program planning and mentorship experiences working with youth and families in culturally diverse communities.
Desired Qualifications:
· Relevant experience in the past 5 years working with adolescent youth. This experience could include supporting educational outcomes, system navigation and program planning.
· Relevant post-secondary education supporting an understanding of adolescent youth, their families and caregivers.
· Relevant advocacy work within the education system.
· Knowledge of Indigenous, Newcomer, CFS, 2SLGBTQ+ and low SES communities and realities. Skills and knowledge in program development in some areas related to; anti-racism, leadership and service-learning, technology, cultural programming and cross-cultural experiences, health and healthy living, identity-affirming programming as well as nutrition.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail; strong teamwork and collaborative leanings are essential.
· Ability to build relationships, network and build program partnerships with a variety of community members, educators and organizations.
· Available to work a varied schedule; afternoons, evenings and some weekends with an ability to organize and prioritize work.
· Possess a valid driver’s license.
This is a full-time (35 hour/week) indefinite term position, with a comprehensive benefits package. Each Wayfinders SPSW is entitled to 15 vacation days annually including a 5-day program shut-down. Salary is according to the C.U.P.E. Local 2348 Collective Agreement, starting at $26.47 per hour.
To Apply:
Applications are accepted online until Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4:00pm
Please attach a cover letter and resume, with three professional references.
The Division will be pleased to accept all applications, however,
only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail.
Employment is conditional upon successful clearance through Child Abuse Registry
and Criminal Records (Vulnerable Sector) Checks (mandatory prior to first day of work).
Responsibility for acquiring these lies with the applicant.
Seven Oaks School Division is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Reasonable
accommodations are available for any candidate who may experience barriers during the interview and
assessment process. Please contact Robin Merasty [email protected] to arrange reasonable accommodations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.47 per hour
Work Location: In person
