Evening Shift Support Work

Indigenous Women's Healing Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigenous Women's Healing Centre is seeking a Residential Support Worker for a full-time position. This role involves providing critical support to Indigenous youth in transitional housing, enhancing their wellness, and ensuring a safe living environment. Ideal candidates will possess First Aid training and demonstrate a strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, aiming to contribute positively to the well-being of youth aged 16-29.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in social services or lived experience is considered.
• Valid MB class 5 Driver's license preferred.
• Experience with transitional housing and youth in care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for youth and enhance their wellness.
• Monitor safety and intervene in crises calmly as needed.
• Conduct regular check-ins and maintain accurate logs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Training in social services

First Aid/CPR certification

ASIST/Naloxone training

Job description

COMPETITION # 2025-020POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME (Thurs – Mon), EVENINGS (4 pm – 12 am)OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Memengwaa Supervisor, this position will provide oversight in our transitional housing for Indigenous youth in and from South East Child and Family Services care. This includes ensuring site safety and providing direct support to youth tenants, ages 16-29.KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Provide on-site support for youth living in transitional housing to enhance and pursue mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness.
• Provide emotional support to youth through conversation, smudging, referrals, etc.
• Opportunity for evening shift to plan and offer on-site programming and recreational activities for youth such as movie nights, cooking, sewing, beading, etc.
• Where applicable, complete house duties such as meal planning or prep, light housekeeping, cooking for youth, etc.
• Check emails daily for instructions on youth to check in with; check in with youth as required and report back via email for day staff to follow up.
• Conduct building walk throughs throughout shift.
• Conduct periodic check ins with youth; engage with youth throughout shift.
• Intervene in situations of concern such as noise complaints, unauthorized guests, suspicion of substance misuse.
• Intervene in crises in a calm and effective manner, including supporting youth to access appropriate and immediate resources such as community crisis response resources.
• Attend emergency resources with youth, where appropriate and required.
• Report emergencies to the appropriate authorities.
• Monitor cameras and report suspicious activity to security team.
• Conduct hourly check-ins with other support workers to ensure team safety.
• Check email/communication logs at the start of each shift.
• Maintain accurate and complete shift logs, building walk through logs, and incident reports.
• Attend training as directed and participate in team meetings when requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training in the social services field is considered an asset but not required; a combination of previous work experience, lived experience and training will be considered.
• Must have a clear criminal record check, child and adult abuse registry checks, and prior contact check required.
• Valid MB class 5 Drivers license with access to a vehicle is preferred; acceptable Driver’s Abstract required.
• First Aid/CPR, ASIST, and/or Naloxone training required; additional training, including trauma and crisis training, an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture and traditional philosophies.
• Ability to frequently walk multiple flights of stairs required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Experience with child welfare and/or youth aging out of care, transitional housing, an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin an asset.

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