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Day Treatment Support Worker
Overview
Who are we Knowles Centre is a community-based, non-profit social service agency for children, adolescents and young adults facing difficult times in their lives. It began as a home for boys in 1907 and today provides a range of therapeutic and skills-based programs to young people from Manitoba and other communities throughout Canada. Knowles Centre is made up of a team of 130 full-time, part-time and casual employees. Each day we strive to help young people and their families address past struggles, develop healthier relationships and ways of life, and reach their full potential in the future.
We do this by providing the following programs:
• Healing Homes
• Treatment Foster Care
• SAIL Program
• Day Treatment
• Sexual Abuse Treatment
• Moving Forward Counselling
In addition, we offer or arrange support services that complement our core programs, including:
• Biimautaziiwin Aboriginal Cultural Program
• Recreation Program
• Camp & Outdoor Education Program
• Access to psychiatric consultation
• Program partnerships with River East Transcona School Division Knowles Centre is a registered, non-profit, charitable organization governed by an elected Board of Directors.
Qualifications
We are hiring!
Day Treatment – Support Worker
(Full time – Open Term possible to June 2026)
The main function of the position is to support Knowles Centre Day Treatment students within the John G. Stewart School setting. The Day Treatment Support Worker assists students between the ages of 12 and 17 who have become overwhelmed in the classroom to regulate, refocus on their schoolwork, and return to the classroom. The Day Treatment Support Worker supports the student’s treatment plan.
The ideal candidate should have:
• Experience working with high needs/at risk youth
• Experience with managing and problem-solving behavioral issues
• Experience in the area of mental health
• Experience working in the area of trauma
• An understanding of colonization, intergenerational trauma and have direct experience working with Indigenous clients;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work both independently, flexibly, and as part of an multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working in an alternative setting (camp)
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum Gr. 12, University Degree or RRC certificate/diploma in a related field is preferred
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License
• First Aid/CRP/NVCI
• Successful applicant will be subject to Child Abuse Registry, Prior Contact and Criminal Record checks
As a condition of employment, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Contact
The Day Treatment Support worker will have a supportive and enthusiastic team environment and will have free parking all located on our scenic campus. The Day Treatment support worker will receive regular supervision. Knowles Centre offers a competitive benefit package, great work environment, and the organization has opportunities for employment growth. This position will be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.
Knowles Centre is committed to providing a safe environment for children and youth. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.
Why work at Knowles Centre? There are great opportunities open to those who know making a BIG difference starts with the little things.
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• Paid sick time
• Free parking
• Defined benefits pension plan
• Extended health plan and long-term disability
• Optional additional life insurance
• Support for life-long learning and professional development
Posting date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Deadline for applications: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 @ 4:00 p.m.
Salary: As per the MGEU contract
Work hours: Monday to Friday (8 am- 4 pm with some shifting of hours when school is not in session)
Tentative Start Date: May 24, 2022
All applicants are required to submit their résumé and cover letter, as well as complete an employment application (available on our website) to:
Please send resumes by 4:00 pm Tuesday, May 10, 2022 to: Clinical Director, Lauren Hershfield Knowles Centre Inc. 2065 Henderson Highway Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 1P7 Fax: (204) 338-9082
Or e-mail: lhershfield@knowlescentre.org
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply!
We thank all who apply; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Knowles Centre acknowledges that we are gathered on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene People, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. With the spirit of reconciliation and decolonization, we seek to understand our place in history, and build alliances with Indigenous communities through education and collaboration.