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Youth Care Worker - Relief
Overview
KNOWLES CENTRE
RELIEF YOUTH CARE WORKER
Group Care Treatment Program
Who We Are: Knowles Centre is a community-based, nonprofit agency for children, adolescents and young adults facing difficult times. It offers a range of therapeutic and skills-based programs that help our clients to address past struggles, to develop healthier relationships and ways of life, and to reach their full potential in the future.
Duties: Youth care workers serve as the frontline of a multi-disciplinary treatment team working with youth ages 12 to 17 who have histories of trauma that contribute to current emotional and behavioural issues.
Duties include:
➢ Assisting with care and supervision of clients in a group setting
➢ Engaging clients in sports, crafts, and recreation programs
➢ Taking part in cultural activities
➢ Role modeling healthy living and lifestyle choices
➢ Supporting each client’s individual treatment plan.
Qualifications
Hours: This position offers flexible hours of work. Available shifts include:
➢ 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.; or 5 – 10 p.m. (Weekdays or weekends)
➢ 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. (Overnight – weekdays or weekends)
Location: Relief Youth Care Workers are required in Knowles Centre’s two on-site units, and two community units, all located in northeast Winnipeg. Staff may also work with clients at camp (seasonal).
Qualifications:
➢ Post-secondary students or graduates in a relevant field of study preferred, or
➢ individuals with Grade 12 and two-years’ relevant experience will be considered.
➢ Emergency First Aid with CPR (Level C) current certification required.
➢ Experience working with at-risk youth.
➢ Manitoba Driver’s License
➢ Current Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector
➢ Current Child Abuse Registry
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 a review process.
Benefits: This is an ideal position for those who wish to make a difference in the lives of young people. Knowles Centre offers a supportive, structured environment, and a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere. Employees receive regular relevant job-training, and can expand their knowledge of cultural practices, and gain valuable work experience for careers in social services, healthcare, teaching, community development, and more. Knowles Centre offers a competitive salary.
Contact
All applicants are required to complete an employment application form as well as submit their resume. Please find our employment application on our website.
Posting Date: September 1, 2022
Send résumé, cover letter, and completed application to:
Ashley Parker, Unit Supervisor
Email: aparker@knowlescentre.org
Fax: 204-334-8893
Knowles Centre is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are a friendly organization that welcomes applications from all individuals who share our values of maintaining a respectful environment for all.
We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted