Support and Youth Care Worker

3 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Metis Child, Family and Community Services Full time

**Metis Child, Family & Community Services (MCFCS)** Agency** is a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and manage culturally appropriate community-based child protection and support services for Metis and Inuit people in Manitoba.

**SUPPORT AND YOUTH CARE WORKER**

**Full Time Permanent**

**Competition #: MCFCS-SYCW-2023.007**

**Classification and Salary: SYCW $15.90 - $23.88 per hour**

**Hours of Work: Evenings (3:30pm - 11:30pm)**

**Location: Winnipeg, MB**

The Support and Youth Care Worker (SYCW) primary responsibility is to work with a team of SYCW to provide twenty-four (24) hour basic care including meeting the emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of the youth residing at the MCFCS Shelters, while maintaining a safe, stable and nurturing environment. It is the responsibility of every position to provide, where requested culturally relevant service or assist with access to such service.

Key Responsibilities and Activities:

- Schedule medical, optical and dental appointments for each child admitted
- Provide information to youth of their rights, including information on The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, the grievance process, worker contact information, etc.
- Provide youth with structure and routine as outlined by team leader
- Plan and participate in activities and group outings with youth.
- Ability to assist youth with their individual beliefs and cultural traditions.
- Provide support for youth to promote school attendance and homework, attend meetings, other programming, therapy, recreation, etc.
- Provide support to youth including: educating youth about at-risk behaviours, encouraging age appropriate outings for residents, support activities that stimulate learning and teaching/assisting youth with independent living skills
- Complete and teach basic housekeeping duties, including: cooking, cleaning, food storage and meal preparation.
- Administer and record medication as directed.
- Follow daily routine & procedures, including wake-up calls & bedtime procedures

Education and Experience
- A minimum of Grade 12 Diploma
- Child and Youth Care Diploma is an asset
- 1 year minimum experience working with youth
- Current CPR & Emergency First Aid required
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated understanding of Metis and Inuit culture and communities.
- Ability to show initiative and stay motivated in building positive, healthy relationships with the youth.
- Ability to recognize and deescalate potentially unsafe situations.
- Ability to interact with the youth using a strength based affirming approach.
- Ability to teach household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
- Understanding of separation, loss, trauma and neglect on child development
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Prior to commencing employment the successful applicant will be asked to provide satisfactory results of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and a Driver’s Abstract upon hire at their own expense. A valid Manitoba driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle are requisites as travel within and outside the city are required.

MCFCS offers a supportive and progressive work environment, competitive salaries, excellent benefits package and training opportunities.
- We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants _All are encouraged to self-declare in cover letter_

Applications will be accepted until filled.

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