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Day Treatment Student School, Family, Community Liaison 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 Student School, Family, Community Liaison Worker
4 year term position
8:15 – 3:15 Mondays to Fridays (School Hours) and Part time hours during non- school hours (which may include evenings, weekends, holiday breaks and summer holidays) to be negotiated
The main function of the position is to support Day Treatment students within the John G. Stewart (JGS) School setting. Working under the direction of Knowles Centre’s Clinical Director and John G. Stewart’s Principal, the Day Treatment Student School, Family and Community Liaison Worker is an integral member of the JGS Support Team assisting students both in and out of the classroom by providing behavioral and educational support to ensure academic success and behavioral and social growth. The Day Treatment Student School, Family and Community Liaison Workers’ role extends student support beyond the school to include family and the community. Please see job description for details.
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 and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working in an alternative setting (i.e. 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.
The Day Treatment Student School, Family and Community Liaison worker will have a supportive and enthusiastic team environment and will have free parking located on our scenic campus. Regular supervision will also be provided. Knowles Centre offers a great work environment and the organization has opportunities for employment growth. This position will be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.
Contact
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.
Posting date: Thursday, August 4, 2022
Deadline for applications: Friday, August 12, 2022
Salary: To be determined
Tentative Start Date: September 6, 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 Friday, August 12, 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.