Youth Care Work
Overview
Youth Care Worker
Creekside
Full-Time Open Term
(Open term dependent on the return of the incumbent with a 2-week notice)
Knowles Centre is an accredited treatment facility serving children, adolescents, and families from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.
Duties:
• Supervise high needs/at-risk youth
• Provide feedback to treatment teams
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Emphasis will be place on recreation programs
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• Minimum Gr.12, RRC or University education (preferred)
• Education and experience with level four children an asset
• Strong interest in working with high needs, at-risk youth
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Successful applicants will be subject to Child Abuse Registry, Prior Contact and Criminal Reference checks
• Experience working with Level 4 clients with behavioral and emotional difficulties
• Experience working in an alternative setting (camp)
• Experience working in a secure setting
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License
• First Aid/CPR/NVCI
As a condition of employment, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
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.
All applicants are required to complete an employment application form as well as submit their resume. Please find our employment application on our website.
Salary: as per MGEU contract
Tentative Start Date: April 25, 2022
Posting Date: April 7, 2022
Contact
Send resume with cover letter by: 4 pm, April 21, 2022 to: Ashley Parker
Email: aparker@knowlescentre.org