Mentors/Facilitators wanted

Peer Mentors for 1-on-1 Positive Discipline in first language Mosaic is recruiting new peer mentors for our 1-on-1 Positive Discipline in first language program. Free training provided. For more details of the 1-on-1 PD program, visit www.mosaicnet.ca/news/new-pd-program/. Positive Discipline Training Stage 1: • Weekly two-hour Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting program for 8 weeks, Wed Feb 5th to Mar 26th • Participants will be paid $30/session for participation in Stage 1 of the training • Participants will receive the Positive Discipline parent book & workbook • On site childcare and snack will be provided Stage 2: • Participants will apply for a 4-day facilitator/peer mentor training in Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting • Timing for the training will be decided with agreement from participants • The training will be free of charge to successful applicants • The Facilitator Manual, workbook and an additional parent book will be provided to the training participants • Childcare, lunches and snacks will be provided during the 4-day training • The training will provide the participant with the skills needed to facilitate Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting groups as well as the qualifications to apply to be one-on-one peer mentors in Positive Discipline in first language. • This training does not guarantee employment Qualifications • Ability to communicate in English, CLB 6 minimum • Fluency in a language other than English • An understanding of settlement and parenting issues and needs of the multicultural community • Ability to work in a multicultural environment • Availability for all training sessions Other Assets: • Successful completion of Nobody’s Perfect program • Knowledge of child development • Demonstrated leadership abilities • Demonstrated ability to facilitate parenting and/or parent-child programs • Demonstrated interest, involvement and knowledge of community resources and programs • Strong planning and communication skills • Ability to work cooperatively in a non-profit and volunteer based organization • Ability to work flexible hours To apply, please email your completed application form (see attached) and résumé by January 23, 2014 to: Jean Tinling Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network jtinling@mosaicnet.ca Positive Discipline Peer Mentor Training Application Form Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ Phone number: __________________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________ Languages spoken: _________________________________________________________ Names and ages of children needing childcare: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Do you or your children have any allergies or foods you do not eat? ________________________________________________________________ Please email your completed application and résumé by January 23, 2014 to: Jean Tinling Mosaic Newcomer Family Resource Network 397 Carlton St Winnipeg, MB R3B 2K9 jtinling@mosaicnet.ca