Youth Care Practitioner - Winnipeg, Canada - The Link: Youth and Family Supports

The Link: Youth and Family Supports
The Link: Youth and Family Supports
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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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SUMMARY:

The Link requires an experienced Shelter Worker/Youth Care Practitioner (YCP) for a casual position within the Youth Resource Centre (YRC).

The Shelter Worker/YCP is responsible to provide shelter, crisis intervention, youth intake, and case planning as well as basic needs service provision to vulnerable youth and young adults, in an emergency shelter setting, from a person-centered, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, strength-based philosophy.

Shelter Worker/YCPs are also responsible for collaborating across various systems to ensure that outcomes are in the best interest of the youth, and align with the overall mission and purpose of the program.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

of the YCP include, but are not limited to: Provide holistic mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual support based on the teachings of the Medicine Wheel;Work with youth to problems solve, and navigate a variety of systems;Perform shelter intakes, assessments, and registration duties;Provide support and crisis intervention;Perform various administrative duties related to the care of the youth staying in the shelter;Supervise, provide service and basic needs care to youth;Performs general facility tasks, cleaning and cooking chores, and routines;Attends staff meeting and training as required;Works in collaboration with other teams and external service providers;(Occasionally) takes on an in-charge role, overseeing the shifts and providing direction when needed in the Senior Youth Care Worker's absence;Other duties as assigned.


  • Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, and Humility & Truth. Essential Requirements Postsecondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered;Experience working with vulnerable youth;Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care;Strong counseling skills and experience in Relational Care, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills;Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C;Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check with acceptable Prior Contact Check outcomes and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check; all completed within the last 3 months. Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 3 (three) months ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and NVCI Certificate (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) preferred;Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk;The Link Commit 2 Kids Training;Satisfactory completion of The Link Mini U;Certification in either DLE (The Purposeful Use of Daily Life Events) or TCS ( Therapeutic Crisis Solutions).
    Valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle is a requirement for this position **The Link is committed to the health and safety of its employees, people we serve, stakeholders, and the community.


The Link requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, in a manner that is approved by Health Canada, as a condition of employment.

(Accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with The Human Rights Code of Manitoba. In these cases, appropriate supporting documentation will be required.)**SALARY: Depending on qualifications, per annum


HOURS OF WORK:
This position is required to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.


HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word of PDF).

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
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