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Youth Care Worker
Overview
We are hiring!
Youth Care Worker
Part-time .5 EFT - Permanent
Healing Homes
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
• Deescalate clients as needed
• Documentation of clients progresses
• Must remain awake throughout the shift
Salary: Range from $37,194.10 - $47,348.18
Work hours: Friday and Saturday, 2:00 pm – 12:00 am
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
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• Paid sick time
• Free parking
• Support for life-long learning and professional development
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 applicant 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)
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License
• First Aid/CPR/NVCI
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.
Contact
Posting date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Deadline for applications: Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m.
Tentative Start date: April 14, 2023
All applicants are required to submit their résumé and cover letter, as well as complete an employment application (available on our website) to:
Tanya Szwed, Unit Supervisor
Knowles Centre Inc.
2065 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P7
Fax: 204-334-4173
Or email: tszwed@knowlescentre.org
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 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.