Youth Care Practitioner - Independent Living with Supports, Thompson, MB

The Link is hiring! Come grow with Us, walk alongside people in our community as we grow strong & resilient together. We are seeking candidates with strong character that share our vision for a brighter future; people of action who can support the resilience and potential in people. We honor and strive to model through our actions the traditional Seven Teachings of the Anishinabek: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility & Truth.

SUMMARY: Youth Care Practitioner (YCP) in the Independent Living with Supports (ILS) Program is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care and mentorship to young people living independently, while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of the work is to always be a positive role-model and to assist the participants in a manner that encourages them to reach their agreed upon goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Transport youth to and from appointments (medical & other), to pay bills, to and from the grocery store.
• Provide direction, support and participation in daily chores.
• Helping young people develop and implement household routines.
• Record keeping and report writing as required, including monthly reports.
• Ensuring that all receipts for items purchased with company funds are forwarded to the program supervisor.
• Provide first aid interventions as required.
• Work as part of a team to ensure consistency in the youth’s experiences with The Link.
• Spend one-on-one time with the youth.
• Identify and assist with life skills development.
• Active involvement with the youth in family and community.
• Encourage and participate in cultural activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing plans for special occasions such as birthdays or holidays.
• Help youth with meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking.
• Adhere to and encourage safe food handling, cooking and clean up.
• Teach the youth budgeting and shopping techniques.
• Assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of the office space and the vehicles.
• Report damage or concerns with the building and vehicles to the program supervisor.
• Assist with all procedures and routines related to health and safety of staff and youth.
• Advocate for a healthy and safe environment for young people.
• Participate in the assignment of any other job-related tasks as requested by the supervisor or manager.

Experience:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Child and Family Services system in Manitoba, particularly in the context of Indigenous communities and the impacts of inter-generational and historical trauma.
• Knowledge, awareness and respect of Indigenous cultures, languages, traditions, and practices.
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples within a child welfare environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Must have knowledge, experience and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions.
• Must provide services through an Indigenous lens that is holistic and focuses on the strengths and experiences of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities.
• Knowledge of history and impact of intergenerational barriers and oppression faced by Indigenous people.
• Knowledge of systems for children in care, school, family functioning and child welfare preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to operate in a networked environment, which may include writing incident reports, developing and editing documents and corresponding with emails.

Education:

• Completion of high school or equivalent program and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the youth care field.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Conditions Of Employment:

• Willingness to obtain necessary training as per the organization's training policy including: Crisis De-escalation, Applied Suicide Intervention, Colonization Awareness.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C or willingness to obtain.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.
• Valid Manitoba Driver's License.

SALARY RANGE: $18.00 per hour plus a Northern Allowance.

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time - 40 hours per week with variety of shifts including days, evening, weekends, or 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 or PDF).

WORK LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

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. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.