Contract Driver

The Link is hiring Come grow with us, walk along side 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 honour and strive to model through our actions the traditional Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, and Humility & Truth.

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years, The Link (formally known as Macdonald Youth Services) 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 works 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 support, 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.

SUMMARY

The Link: Youth and Family Supports is looking to fill contractor positions as a driver to work within our Supported Visiting Home which facilitates supervised overnight family visits for children and families involved in the Child and Family Services system. This program provides a home-like setting where family visits can take place for 3-7 days at a time and will have staff on-site 24/7. This role is responsible for transporting families and youth to and from other agencies, their homes or other placements to utilize the visitation home.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a driver for the program within a contractor capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Transporting participants and families to and from the visitation home using your own vehicle
• maintaining the safety and upkeep of your vehicle, including filling up gas, check ups to ensure proper operating and safety standards of the vehicle
• Ensuring the safety of the passengers within the vehicle

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Experience working with at risk youth and their caregivers is an asset.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to plan, manage and implement change effectively.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Access to your own vehicle - mileage will be reimbursed
• 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
• A valid Class 5F driver's license, vehicle insurance and driver's abstract

SALARY:  $18.00 per hour plus mileage per the rate of the Government of Manitoba

Location: Winnipeg, MB

HOURS OF WORK: Approximately 30 hours per week, 7 days a week

HOW TO APPLY: Please 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 DEADLINE: Open 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  

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