Outreach Worker

3 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Knowles Centre Inc. Full time

Knowles Centre

We are hiring

Outreach Worker

Full-time Permanent

Healing Homes

Knowles Centre is a treatment facility serving children, adolescents, and families from Manitoba.

**Job Description**:
We are seeking an Outreach Worker who will focus on providing outreach services for high-risk children and youth who are in danger of becoming or have become victims of sexual exploitation. The Outreach Worker is responsible for a combination of direct street outreach, investigation and tracking of high-risk youth and offenders. They must maintain good working relationships with partnering agencies such as the Winnipeg Police, relevant agencies, social workers, family members and caregivers. This position requires a person with excellent awareness of the issues present for Sexually Exploited Children and Youth (SECY).

Qualifications:
Essential:

- Diploma/certificate in Child and Youth Care or other relevant discipline with a minimum of two years’ experience in front line work, including outreach services. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience working with high risk populations

Understanding of The Child and Family Services Act.
- Extensive knowledge of child sexual exploitation, addiction issues and other relevant health, justice and social issues, as well as knowledge of provisions in The Child and Family Services Act and Criminal Code of Canada in relation to exploitation, sexual assault and child abuse offences.
- Knowledge regarding the issues faced by Indigenous children/youth and of community agencies/programs that are considered specialized to work with exploited high-risk children/youth in the Winnipeg area.
- Ability to develop excellent working relationships with community-based agencies, law enforcement and child welfare agencies.
- Ability to produce high quality work and meet deadlines within a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal communication skills such as advocating for children with service providers.
- Excellent written communication and documentation skills to maintain reports and client files.
- Excellent assessment and observational skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and an ability to problem solve effectively.
- Physically able to walk or run following a child and to sit in a vehicle for extended periods of time.
- Able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Valid driver’s license
- Drivers’ Abstract (clean driving record)
- Criminal Record with Vulnerable sector
- First Aid/CPR

Desired:

- Awareness of the high-risk communities/areas or places that children/youth are being exploited and/or place at risk.
- Crisis intervention training
- Trauma informed intervention training

Knowles Centre is committed to providing a safe environment for children and youth. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and review process.

**Salary**: $25.16

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:00 pm

Tentative Start Date: ASAP

Posting Date: October 29th, 2024

Send resume with cover letter by: 4 pm, November 12th, 2024 to:
L. Gosselin, Director of Healing Homes

We thank all who apply; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.16 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- front line work, including outreach services: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Manitoba Driver's License (required)
- Clear Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector (required)
- CPR/First Aid "C" with AED (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-12-11

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