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Onsite 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.
We are hiring!
Casual Onsite Worker
S.A.I.L. is inviting applications for CASUAL Onsite Workers:
Position: - Casual Onsite Worker – Available shifts include:
• Saturdays, Sundays, holiday days (8 to 4)
• Miscellaneous evenings (4 to 12; 6 to10)
• Overnights (12 to 8)
Summary: On Site Workers provide support and supervision of clients residing in the SAIL apartments. On Site Workers are also responsible for the security of the apartment buildings, vehicles, and grounds.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
• Provides support and supervision of clients residing in apartment buildings
• Responsible for the security of the apartment buildings, vehicles, and grounds
• Daily case notes on each client, incident reports and other required documentation
• Provides information to Support Workers and Case Managers
• Performs cleaning duties as assigned
• Reviews and documents video footage and reports and observed concerns
• Arranges for bulk waste removal with 311
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
• Minimum Gr.12, (Post-secondary education preferred)
• Experience working in an independent living program is an asset
• Strong interest in working with high needs, at-risk youth
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with clients with behavioral and emotional difficulties
• Valid in First Aid/CPR
• Valid Non-violent Crisis Intervention
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.
• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• Support for life-long learning and professional development
Posting date: Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Posting End date: Until positions are filled
Start date: ASAP
Salary: $14.86 per hour
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Contact
All applicants are required to submit their résumé and cover letter, as well as complete an employment application (available on our website) to:
SAIL Program Director
Knowles Centre Inc.
2065 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2G 1P7
Or email: sail@knowlescentre.org
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No phone inquiries please
We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 vision of maintaining a respectful environment for all.
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.