Description
POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME (Mon – Fri, 12 pm – 8 pm)
Background:
Blue Thunderbird Family Care Inc. is seeking an individual for the position of Outreach Worker for our 6-bed Transition to independent Living Residential Home. The Outreach worker plays a vital role in supporting young Indigenous women as they navigate the journey from care to Independence. The successful candidate will work from a strength based and culturally informed approach to prepare the young women for Independent Living while keeping connected to culture and their community. This role provides vital support by helping the young women gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful transition, as well as retain housing and stability. To facilitate and support female and identifying female youth, ages 15-18, in care of Manitoba Child and Family Service agencies. The Outreach Worker offers individualized guidance in areas such as, job readiness, education, and cultural reconnection, as well as, facilitating access to ceremonies, Indigenous teachings and healing opportunities to restore identity and foster belonging. The site is a 6-bed facility, (s x s house 3 beds on each side), that will operate 24 hours a day, 7days a week. The Program is a safe and nurturing environment where young women will have the opportunity to experience a strong sense of caring, support, and encouragement while building capacity to achieve independence and their dreams.
Qualifications:
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Produce satisfactory background checks
- Child & Youth Care Diploma or acceptable equivalent and related experience
- Residential Care experience would be an asset
- Supporting Caseload and healing plans and implementing with the young women
- Ability to work under stressful situations
- Knowledge of the Child Welfare Legislation and standards
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Have current First Aid/CPR Level C Certification
- Have a valid class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
- Ability to establish strong, positive working relationships with co-workers and contribute positively as a team member
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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