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Youth Care Worker, Overnight Weekends
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, ways of life, and reach their full potential in the future.
We do this by providing the following programs:
• Healing Homes
• Treatment Foster Care
• Supported Advancement to Independent Living Program
• Day Treatment Program
• Sexual Abuse Treatment Program
• Moving Forward Counselling Service
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!
Youth Care Worker
Part-time .4 EFT – Overnights 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
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
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License
• First Aid/CPR/TCI
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.
Salary: Range from $33,028.90 - $40,751.41
Work hours: Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 am – 8:00 am.
Contact
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
Posting date: Monday, July 10, 2023
Deadline for applications: Monday, July 24, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m.
Tentative Start date: August 5, 2023, 2023
All applicants are required to submit their résumé and cover letter, as well as complete an employment application (available on our website) to:
Colleen Keating, Unit Supervisor, Healing Homes
Knowles Centre Inc.
2065 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, MB R2G 1P7
Fax: 204-334-4173
Or email: ckeating@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.
Indigenous people are strongly encouraged to apply.