Youth Care Practitioner

OverviewAbout The Link: Youth and Family SupportsFor more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba. Position SummaryYouth Care Practitioners (YCP) in each Healing Home program operated by The Link: Youth and Family Supports report to the Program Supervisor of the Healing Home and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. The YCP is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work with young people is to be a positive role model at all times and to intervene purposefully into the young people's daily life events in a manner which will help the young person reach the agreed upon goals of their time within the program. Youth Care Practitioners work from a needs-based, trauma informed, relational child and youth care approach as per the organization expectations and standards. Primary ResponsibilitiesBe aware of the whereabouts of the youth at all times as per program dictates and policiesInteract with youth in a manner designed to help them achieve their goalsFacilitate wake-up, bed-time and other daily routinesDevelop, manage, facilitate and direct all daily program activitiesTransport youth to appointments (medical and others) and any activities as requiredProvide direction, support and participation in daily chores or tasks with the youthDevelop and implement household routines in conjunction with the Program SupervisorRecord keeping and report writing as requiredDistribute and tracks medications as outlined by Provincial Licensing StandardsProvide first aid interventions as requiredObserve, evaluate and record daily life events according to the program recording proceduresWork as a team to ensure consistency in the youth\'s experiences, daily goals and care planMeal planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaningMaintenance and cleaning of the home, indoors and outdoorsEnsuring all health and safety standards are being metOther duties as assigned QualificationsPost-secondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be consideredExperience working with vulnerable youthHave read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action and can communicate the calls relating to Media and ReconciliationKnowledge of trauma and resilience informed careStrong relationship building skills and experience in de-escalationExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsEmergency First Aid and CPR Level CSatisfactory 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 monthsASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferredDe-escalation training preferredMental Health First Aid & Safe Talk will be considered an assetKnowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset 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 an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. Compensation and ScheduleSALARY: Starts at $18.00 per hour for casual and full-time roles.HOURS OF WORK: Varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Overnight only shifts available as well.NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Various full-time and casual roles How to ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and resume by the deadline; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Application DeadlineOpen until filled 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. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit the link: https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ #J-18808-Ljbffr