Summer Student Position - Community Resource Assistant

• Champion the right to choose, full inclusion, and active community participation
• Empower individuals to self-advocate in their everyday lives
• Work collaboratively with team members and the people we serve, to help implement and evaluate initiatives that promote mental health and well-being for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Help facilitate internal focus groups to gather valuable feedback from those we serve, with the goal of advancing their personal outcomes

• Must be between 15 – 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person whom refugee protection that has been confirmed under the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act at the duration of employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Area of studies which will be an asset
• Human Rights, Human Services, or Community Development
• Demonstrated commitment to the vision, mission, values and policies of Epic Opportunities
• Ability to manage several projects at a time, be organized and carry out priorities in a fast-paced environment while working independently or in a team setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

A current Manitoba Driver's License and use of a personal vehicle is an asset